Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow
Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Resilience, Growth Mindset, Coping Skills, Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Bo and the Plan That Worked Better the Second Time: Advanced TRY at Poplar Hollow

Bo’s supply cart works perfectly on solid ground but sinks into the first muddy patch of the Poplar Hollow trail. Learn how Advanced TRY helps children pause after setbacks, identify what worked, adjust one meaningful part, and turn an unsuccessful attempt into information for the next step.

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Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow
Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Flexible Thinking, Social-Emotional Learning, Cognitive Skills, Problem Solving, Emotional Regulation, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Three Campers, One Trail, and More Than One Good Plan: Flexible Thinking at Poplar Hollow

When a fallen tree blocks Soren’s carefully planned route, he believes the entire hike is ruined. With help from Su and Jasper, the campers learn how to separate the goal from the original plan, use both-and thinking, consider different perspectives, and choose another workable path.

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Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow
Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray Problem Solving, Social-Emotional Learning, Coping Skills, Flexible Thinking, Executive Functioning, Howl to Human Skills Tristan Murray

Owen and the Bridge That Would Not Stay Put: Problem Solving at Poplar Hollow

When a crooked bridge disrupts Owen’s lantern-making plan, he assumes the whole afternoon is ruined. Learn how the PAWS skill helps children define the real problem, compare safe choices, ask for help, and take one workable step forward.

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