School
You have a big history test tomorrow. You know you need to study but you are tired. What is the problem?
You don't want to study history but you need to.
You loaned your science textbook to a friend but now they say they have lost it. What is the problem?
You had plans to hang out with your friend tonight, but your parents say that you can't go. What is the problem?
You have soccer practice afterschool, but you forgot your cleats at home. You only live 5 minutes away from school, so you decide that you will walk home to get your cleats during lunch.
What was the problem?
What was the solution?
Problem: You forgot your soccer cleats at home and you have practice afterschool.
Solution: You are going to walk home to get them during your lunch period.
You love your new haircut and you were excited to go to school to show it off. When you get to school, someone says it looks horrible. What is the problem?
The problem is that someone made fun of your hair and now you are sad.
In the science lab, you just got partnered up with someone that you don't get along with at all. What is the problem?
You have to work with someone you don't get along with.
A friend dares you to ask your classmate on a date. You don't like her and you don't want to go on the date, but you also don't want to have your friend make fun of you for not doing the dare. What is the problem?
The problem is you don't want to ask your classmate out but you are also trying to impress your friend.
You have a big science project to finish tonight but your parents say you need to go out for a family dinner with them. You didn't know about the dinner until the last minute. What is the problem?
The problem is that you have to finish the science project but also have to go to family dinner.
A classmate keeps kicking your chair during math class, and it's distracting you. You quietly turn around and say, "Can you please stop kicking my chair?". Your classmate apologizes and says "I didn't realize I was doing that! Sorry!".
What was the problem?
What was the solution?
The problem is that your classmate keeps kicking your chair and it's distracting you.
The solution is that you asked him to stop, and he stopped.
Your parents ask you to fold the laundry, but you hate folding laundry. What is the problem?
The problem is you hate doing laundry and don't want to do it.
Your math teacher tells everyone to pick a partner for an activity. You ask a friend, but he's already chosen a partner. What is the problem?
You don't have a partner and your friend is working with someone else.
You told a secret to a good friend. You know you only told that person. Several other people have come to you asking you about the secret meaning that they know! What is the problem?
The problem is your friend told your secret and now everyone knows. You are also mad at your friend.
Your parents tell you that you are grounded until you can get your grades up to all B's. What is the problem?
The problem is that you are grounded.
Every Friday you go to McDonald's afterschool with your 2 friends. Your mom gave you some money, but when you went to pay for your food, it wasn't in your pocket. Your friend says, "I can pay, just pay me back."
What was the problem?
What was the solution?
Problem: You lost your money, so you couldn't pay for your McDonald's.
Solution: Your friend paid for your food, and you will pay them back.
During a lesson, the student behind you keeps poking you with their pen. The teacher can't see. What is the problem?
The person behind you is poking you and you want it to stop.
Your teacher tells everyone to take their homework out and pass it forward. It will be graded. You realize you didn't know there was homework. What is the problem?
The problem is you didn't do your homework and you have to turn it in.
You get invited to someone's party. They ask if you will come. You really don't want to go but you feel bad telling them. What is the problem?
You don't want to go to the party but you don't know how to tell them no.
You ask your parents for money for the town fair. They only give you half of what you wanted. Now, you know you won't be able to do everything you wanted to do. What is the problem?
The problem is that you don't have enough money.
You are going to a sleepover at your friend's house, because your parents are going out of town for the night. You forgot a pillow, so you ask your friend's mom if you can borrow one. She finds an extra pillow and gives it to you.
What is the problem?
What is the solution?
Solution: You ask your friend's mom and she gives you a pillow.
Someone is being really loud in the hallways and it is annoying you. What is the problem?
The problem is someone is being really loud.
On your way into the classroom, you notice an answer key to a test on the teacher's desk. You want to take it because you didn't study for the test. What is the problem?
The problem is you didn't study for the test.
You know your friend's birthday is coming up in a few days but you are mad at her right now for ditching you for her boyfriend. What is the problem?
The problem is you don't know what to do because it is your friend's birthday but you are mad at her right now.
You picked out the best pair of shoes, but your parents say you need to pick out cheaper shoes instead. You really want this pair! What is the problem?
The problem is you want the shoes but your parents do not want to buy them for you.
You are outside with your friends when you feel a bee sting you. You panic, because you are very allergic to bees. Your 2 friends pick you up and bring you inside to the nurse. The nurse gives you your epipen and calls an ambulance.
What is the problem?
What is the solution?
Problem: The problem is that you were stung by a bee and you're very allergic.
Solution: Your friends brought you to the nurse, she gave you your medicine and called the ambulance.
Two of your best friends are having birthday parties on the same day. You don't know what to do, because you don't want to offend either of them.
Come up with 2 solutions.
1. Stop by both parties for a little while.
2. Don't go to either party.