Small Problem
Someone is using the last black marker and you can't draw a zebra without it.
Answer: 👍 Solve it myself
Possible solution: Ask to share or wait until they're done.
Someone punches another student but it is just part of a game.
Answer:✋ Tell the teacher.
Why: Because it is dangerous. Someone could get hurt. We should not be playing games with punching, hitting, pushing, slapping, or kicking.
Two students want the same football.
Answer: 👍 Solve it myself
Take turns or play together.
Someone says you can't come to their birthday party.
Answer: Try solving first- take a deep breath and use your words. Then tell the teacher if it continues.
Someone saved a spot for their friend in line and it happens to be right in front of YOU! That's not fair! It's cutting the line.
Answer: 👍 Solve it myself
Possible Solution: “Please go to the back.”
Someone is always telling me they won't play with me unless I do what they want. All my friends think it is funny but I don't. It's making me sad and angry. I want to say mean things back or hit them all.
Answer: ✋ Tell the teacher.
Why: This is a hard situation and we may need an adult to help us talk about how our actions make others feel.
Someone is climbing up and over the rope wall.
Answer: ✋ Tell the teacher.
Why: Because it is dangerous. That student could fall and hurt themselves.
Two students are arguing loudly but no one is hurt.
Answer: Usually 👍 solve it themselves. If it looks like they are about to get physical, get a teacher right away.