Big or Small Problem
I got an answer wrong on an assignment. Big problem or small problem?
Small Problem!
At circle time, Jack gave the same answer Sarah was going to give. Sarah yelled, " JACK STOLE MY ANSWER!" Sarah's behavior was expected or unexpected?
What is step one of the problem solving process?
Stop what you're doing! Take a deep breath and count to ten!
It may not really be a problem. I can ignore it or fix it easily. It usually passes quickly. It usually only affects me.
My parent went to the hospital last night. Big problem or small problem?
Big problem!
Jenna lies on the rug during morning meeting and kicks her friends. Jenna's behavior is expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
What is the second step in the problem solving process?
Identify the problem. What is pushing your buttons!
I might need help to fix it. It requires action to fix it. It might affect more then just me.
My classmate cut me in line. Big problem or small problem?
Small problem!
George laughed when Ellen fell of the slide. George's behavior is expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
What is step 3 in the problem solving process?
How do I feel? How does my body feel?
What is a large problem?
There is no quick or easy solution. I probably need help to fix it. It might involve safety. Affects me in a big way or for a long time. Could affect a lot of people.
The teacher asked you to put your toy away until after school. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Joe went to glue something but his glue stick is dried up! He raised his hand and asked the teacher for a new one. Joe's behavior was expected or unexpected?
Expected!
What is the fourth step in the problem solving process?
What are my choices? What can I do?
What is "expected" behavior?
Things kids do or say that other kids and adults think is friendly, helpful and respectful to others.
The weather is getting cold and Charlie doesn't have a winter jack. Is that a big problem or a small problem?
Big problem!
Josh runs to give hugs to every teacher he sees. Josh's behavior is expected or unexpected?
Unexpected.
What is the fifth step in the problem solving process?
What are the pros and cons of my choices?
Things kids do or say that other kids or adults think is not friendly, hurtful, or disrespectful to others.