Individual Skill: FLEXIBLE [Digital]

Help children strengthen their problem-solving and adaptability skills with the “Flexible Thinking” module from Heart & Mind Matters’ SEL for the Wholesome Child curriculum. This engaging unit teaches students how to “unstick” their thinking, change plans when things don’t go as expected, and stay calm when faced with challenges or surprises.

Through interactive stories, visual comparisons, hands-on sorting activities, and relatable real-life examples, children learn to recognize the difference between flexible and fixed thinking. They explore what it means to have choices, how to accept changes, and how to respond with resilience when a plan needs to shift.

With step-by-step strategies, reflection exercises, and creative tools like the Flexometer, this module helps children build the mental flexibility they need to manage frustration, adapt to change, and make positive choices in everyday situations. These skills support success in classrooms, friendships, and family life.

Perfect for educators, therapists, and parents aiming to nurture adaptability, emotional regulation, and cooperative behavior in children.

Includes:

• Practical activities and visual aids
• The 4 Steps to Flexible Thinking
• ⁠Goals and Objectives for this skill
• ⁠Flexometer and review cards