Big or little deal:
Leaving opened wrappers, used paper plates, or broken toys in our bedrooms.
BIG deal: They are all considered trash (unusable things) which should be put in trashcans or the recycling box
Big or Little deal:
You asked Mom if you can visit the park but she says "not right now" or "another time"
Little deal: we can practice patience and play with something else to wait until mom is ready
Big or little deal:
Another classmate took your backpack without asking
BIG deal: Let them know it belongs to you. If they do not listen, find a trusted adult for help.
Big or little deal:
You are at the store and see your favorite cousin. You run over to them to say hello without letting your parents know.
BIG deal: Always tell your parents where you are going during outside trips. It can be something like, "I'm going to say Hi to them!"
Big or little deal:
Bumping our body on a corner of the wall.
Little deal: it's a small accident and will get better soon
Little or big deal:
We want to play with the toy our sibling is using. We asked nicely if we can have a turn, but they keep playing with it.
Little deal: We can play with something else to wait until they are done playing with the toy.
Big or little deal:
You cannot sit at the same spot you like during lunchtime.
Little deal: It's okay, we can find another spot to sit. We can sit back at the same spot another day.
Big or little deal:
You are at the store and see the prettiest ballerina doll. You ask to buy it, but the adult you are with says no.
Little deal: you can save money to buy it yourself or wait until Christmas or your birthday.
Big or little deal:
You ask your parents if you can clean up your toys in a minute because you are busy. After a minute, we did not clean up our toys.
BIG deal: It is important to do something we tell others we will do.
Big or little deal:
Our sibling is playing rough like hitting, kicking, or scratching others.
BIG deal: tell them to stop. If they don't listen, go to another room until they calm down.
Big or little deal:
A student in your class got an award for their drawing
Little deal: we can congratulate them and try better next time to earn an award.
Big or little deal:
Someone says they don't like pink dresses.
Little deal: everyone has dislikes, it does not mean they do not like the person.
Big or little deal:
Mom ate the last cookie in the fridge.
Little deal: We may feel sad it's gone, but we can ask mom if she can buy another one or find another snack to eat.
Big or little deal:
Our parents tell us to turn off the TV or Ipad. We tell them back, "No!" or ignore what they said.
BIG DEAL: It feels sad or upsetting to stop playing with something we like, but it is important to listen to what our parents say.
Big or little deal:
Everyone lined up for a school activity and you are the 2nd person in the line. Someone cuts in front of you, but you don't tell anyone about it.
BIG deal: They did something wrong and should be told about it. Let them know or find a trusted adult for help.
Big or little deal:
Wearing a dress outside when it is raining
BIG deal: wearing a dress is not appropriate in the rain. Raincoats, umbrellas, boots will protect people from getting sick and stay dry.