Russell and Taylor have a little squabble over who will carry the wooden sign that the class has made. Taylor gets slightly physical, but Russell declares, “I’m never letting go.” The teacher shifts into “we have a problem” mode, using phrases the children recognize from similar situations. “Both of you want to carry the board, yes?” This identifies the problem without specifying the solution. The teacher wants the children to think this through and is willing to stop the walk to offer the necessary time. The other children also wait because they too recognize this shift into the problem-solving mode and know that they too may need to contribute to the solution. The teacher frames the discussion as, “What can we do?” Russell is quick to say, “We can share the work.” As equitable as this might sound, Taylor treats this as a rejection of her wish to be the sole carrier and replies, “No.”The teacher continues to encourage teamwork, but Taylor remains steadfast.The teacher respects her decision and lets the progress of this episode continue under the strategies the children invent.