Size of the Problem
You accidentally break your mom's phone. It is going to cost a lot of money to replace it.
Small, medium, or big problem?
Medium Problem
While you were sleeping someone put a bomb in your house.
Is this a good thing?
NO!
You were hoping to go to the park after school, but it is raining. You take a deep breath, remind yourself you can go another day, and find something fun to do at home.
Does your reaction match the size of the problem?
Yes! This is appropriate reaction.
Imagine you broke a vase.
Can you move on or do you need to do something next?
You should clean up or fix it before moving on.
You are not feeling well during class. What should you do?
Ask to go to the nurse
You fall off the swing at recess and break your arm.
Small problem, medium problem, or big problem?
Big problem
Today is warm.
Is this a good thing?
Yes (if you like warm weather)
Your friend falls down while playing outside. You don't pay attention and just keep playing.
Does your reaction match the problem?
No, your reaction was too small. You should have helped your friend, or at least made sure he was okay!
Can you move on, or do you need to do something?
You can move on because a stick is not important property!
You need help on your math homework. What should you do?
Ask for help!
It is your brother's turn to pick what show you are watching.
Small problem, medium problem, or big problem?
Small Problem.
There was a super heavy rain, power lines broke, and a six month blackout.
Is this a good thing?
NO! This is a bad thing.
You fall and scrape your knee. It is only bleeding a little. You scream and cry and tell your mom to take you to the hospital immediately.
Does your reaction match the problem?
No. Your reaction was too big! You just need a bandaid and maybe a hug to feel better.
Imagine you are walking on two powerlines. You got a heavy electric shock.
Could you have avoided this problem?
Yes, by not walking on powerlines
Your mom asks you to help her clean up but you are in the middle of playing a game. What should you do?
You are at the mall with your mom and you get lost.
Small problem, medium problem, or big problem?
Medium problem
Imagine it rained and flowers grew.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing?
Both!
Rain is good for flower survival and flowers are good, but lots of people don't like rain.
Your brother really wants to play with you, but you want to play alone. You start yelling at your brother to go away and say mean things to him.
Do they match?
No! You overreacted. You should have nicely told your brother that you wanted to play alone.
Imagine you made a mess.
Could you move on, or should you do something?
You should clean up before moving on. You can ask for help cleaning up if you need it!
You were really excited to ride your bike on Saturday, but when Saturday came, it was raining.
What should you do?
You get to school and realize you left your homework at home.
Small problem, medium problem, or big problem?
Small problem
Your mom makes chocolate cake for dessert.
Is it a good thing?
It depends on if you like chocolate cake!
If you do, yes
If you don't, no
You run out of time to watch your favorite show before bed. You calmly ask your mom if you can watch it tomorrow.
Does your reaction match the size of the problem?
Yes! You have reacted appropriately.
Imagine you broke a window.
Can you move on, or do you need to do something first?
You should tell someone so the window can be fixed before moving on.
You get to school and realize you forgot your mask. What should you do?
You can go back and get it or you can go to the office to borrow an extra.