Problem
You see your friend sitting alone at lunch with their head down. What might be the problem?
They might not feel well, or they might be tired.
You accidentally knocked over someone's water bottle. Their face is red and their eyebrows are scrunched. How do you think they feel?
They feel angry or frustrated.
You can’t find your favorite pencil before the math test. How big is the problem?
This is a small problem. You do not need help from a teacher and nobody is in danger or hurt.
You realize you were talking too much and didn't let your friend speak. How can you solve this problem?
Stop, listen, and ask: "What do you think?"
Your teacher is giving directions, but the person next to you keeps whispering your name. What is the problem?
Someone is calling your name and you can't hear the directions from the teacher. They are distracting you.
You keep talking about Minecraft, but your friend is looking at their watch and yawning. How do you think they feel?
They feel bored or uninterested in the topic.
You and your friend both want to be the "leader" of the game and start arguing. How big is the problem?
This is a medium problem. You and your friend need to work together to come up with a compromise.
Two people want to play different games at recess. How can you solve this problem?
Play one for 10 minutes, then the other.
Find someone else to play with.
You are working in a group, but one person is doing all the talking and won't let you share your ideas. What is the problem?
The group work isn't fair or collaborative.
Your teammate missed the winning shot in PE. They are looking at the floor and staying quiet. How do you think they feel?
They feel embarrassed or disappointed in themselves.
You see a younger student being pushed around on the playground. How big is the problem?
This is a large/big problem. Someone might get hurt, so you need to get help from an adult.
You are feeling overwhelmed by a big assignment and want to quit. How can you solve this problem?
Ask your teacher for help.
You thought you had a clear plan for a project, but your partner just did something completely different. What is the problem?
There was a breakdown in communication or a "plan change."
The teacher is waiting at the front of the room with their arms crossed, looking at the clock. How do you think they feel?
They feel impatient or annoyed that the class is loud.
You forgot your lunch at home and don't have money for the cafeteria. How big is the problem?
This is a medium problem. You will need help from your teacher or your parents.
You accidentally hurt someone's feelings with a comment. How can you solve this problem?
Someone makes a joke that everyone laughs at, but it makes you feel uncomfortable. What is the problem?
The joke crossed a personal boundary.
You got a higher grade than your friend on a test. They say "Good job," but their voice is very quiet and they walk away fast.
They might feel jealous or sad about their own grade.
Someone is hurt on the playground and cannot get up.
This is a big problem. Someone might be hurt. You need to get help from an adult.
You disagree with a group member’s idea and think your way is better. How can you solve this problem?
You can try it their way.
You can share your idea with the group.