Big Deal/Little Deal
You are eating ice cream & it falls on the ground.
little deal
Problem: You are told to do a chore that you do not want to do.
Solution: Say you will do the chore in a couple of minutes, do the chore right at that moment & then get back to what you were doing, etc.
What do you do when you hear the fire alarm go off at school?
Stay calm, follow teacher directions
What are ways you can help out your parents at home?
Help with chores, be flexible, put away items you have finished using
How many states are in the U.S.?
50
Big deal
Problem: You are given a math worksheet and it is too difficult. You start to feel your heart racing and you feel frustrated.
Solution: Ask for help, say how you feel, select a coping strategy to calm your heart rate (e.g., take a break, deep breaths, fidget, etc.), etc.
What do you do if a classmate tells you they lost a pet?
Empathize, tell them you are sorry to hear that
You see the dogs are outside and you ask your brother to let them inside. Your brother is not available at the moment to let them inside.
Let the dogs in yourself, tell your parents, etc.
What is the term for an organism who eats both plants and animals?
Omnivore
A pet passes away.
Big deal
Problem: A friend wants to play a game, but you want to play something else.
Solution: Compromise, play part of your friend's game and then suggest a game you want to play
What do you do if you want to play an activity, but your teacher tells you to finish your work first?
Finish work, then play; ask teacher for help if you need it, if you start to feel upset ask for a break before continuing
You are hungry to eat dinner, but mom is not available to cook.
Make your own dinner (microwave leftovers, etc.)
What city has more bikes than people?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
You are playing a video game and it suddenly shuts shown.
little deal
Problem: You hear your parents fighting and you feel uncomfortable/nervous/scared.
Solution: Go to a different room, put on headphones, pick an activity to do, tell your parents how you feel about it after they stop fighting
While on a break, what do you do if your teacher tells you it is time to start the next work activity?
Ask for a few more minutes on a break, stop what you are doing and resume later, etc.
What are ways you can practice hygiene at home?
brush teeth, wash face, wash hands, make bed, cover your mouth when coughing, etc.
What is the third planet from the sun?
Earth
Your tummy hurts and you feel like you might throw up.
Big deal
Problem: You do not feel well and your head feels hot.
Solution: Tell your parents, take medicine, lay down to rest, etc.
What do you do if a classmate calls you a mean name?
Ignore the classmate's remark, tell the teacher
You there are a pile of dishes in the kitchen and mom is doing them by herself.
Ask if she needs help to wash the dishes
What are the "Big 5" animals of Africa?
Lion, leopard, elephant, hippo, and water buffalo