Size of the Problem
Which Skill Should I Use?
Coping Skills
Who to tell
Random
100

Kylie is walking through the hallway and smells smoke, she thinks there might be a fire somewhere. 

BIG Problem 

100
You didn't get the spot you wanted on the carpet during story time.

Ignore, Take deep breaths. 

100

When I'm ignoring somebody, I ignore with my full body. I Ignore with my ____, _____, ____ and _____. 

Ignore with my eyes, body, mind, and mouth. 

100

Somebody punched you on the soccer field. 

Recess supervisor. 

100
How do you know if something is a big problem? 
200

During recess, Holly wants to play 4 square but the other kids tell her there isn't enough room for her to play. 

SMALL Problem

200
Somebody told you that you aren't allowed to play basketball with them because you're too young. 

Talk it out, walk away, take turns, ignore

200

What does it sound like to "Talk it Out"

I feel ___ when you ____ could you please ___. 

200

I don't feel safe at home. 

Teacher, Counselor, Principal. 

200

Do we need to apologize for accidents? Why? 

300

Jamal didn't get to be partners with his friend during the class science project.

SMALL Problem 

300

Somebody is taking things from your lunchbox every day. You've already asked them to stop several times but they keep doing it.

Sit somewhere else, tell an adult. 

300

What are some ways you can take turns in basketball? 

I play today, you play tomorrow. I play for 4 minutes, you play for 4 minutes, we play together. I shoot, you shoot. 

300

Someone is stealing things out of your desk.

Teacher

300

What should you do if you're having a small problem, but your problem solving skills aren't working? 

400

Vinny kicks Mark during basketball and Mark fell down and scraped his knee. He is bleeding.

BIG Problem 

400

Someone cut you in line

Ignore, walk away, talk it out 

400

What are some ways that you can take a break when you're frustrated?

Take a deep breath, think happy thoughts, count to 10. 

400
You think you just ate something at lunch that you're allergic to. 

Lunchroom supervisor, Lunch ladies. 

400

Is it okay to feel mad, sad or frustrated about small problems? 

500

Jessica stole something off of the teacher's desk. 

BIG Problem

500
You are working on a group project and the 3 of you can't decide what color to use on the poster.

Talk it out, take turns, share, use all 3 colors

500

What does it sound like to give a full apology?

I'm sorry for ____ next time I ______. 

500

You're in the hallway when you think you see someone trying to pull the fire alarm.

The nearest adult. 

500

What happens if you don't solve a problem appropriately? 

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