What could you do?
You forgot your lunch box. What could you do?
call your parent and ask them to bring it, buy lunch
You made plans to play with friends on Saturday, but your mom just said you have to see your grandma instead. How big is the problem?
Small- you can solve the problem that may make you a little sad, but won't cause too big of a reaction.
You are in a bad mood today, but your friend wants to talk to you. What could you do or say?
Do: You can talk to your friend
Say: You can say "I don;t feel like talking today."
Your teacher asks you a question, and you don't know the answer. What could you do?
Tell them you don't know, guess the answer
You are sleeping at your moms house, but you forgot your favorite video game at dad's house. How big is the problem?
Small; you can solve the problem alone, and it won't cause too big of a reaction.
Tell me an example of a problem you solved recently.
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You were so excited to eat your ice cream cone, but someone accidently bumps into you and it falls on the ground. What could you do or say?
Say: That's okay
Do: Walk away, take a deep breath, get another ice cream
You go to a birthday party for your friend, but when you arrive you realize you forgot to get a birthday present. What could you do?
Tell them the truth, tell them you will give them a present the next time you see them, ask your parents for help
You are using your moms phone, and drop it and the screen cracks. How big is the problem?
Your parents are yelling at each other, and you want it to stop. Is this solveable or not solve-able
Not solve-able because this is an adult problem
A kid on the bus calls you stupid and you tell him to shut up. What could you do?
- Walk away
- Tell an adult
- Tell him to stop bothering you
You don't want to be someone's friend anymore. What could you do?
- Tell them how you feel
- Talk to other friends
You see your neighbor's house is on fire, but no one is home. How big is the problem?
Big; this is not a problem you can solve alone, and will have a big reaction.
What are the four steps of problem solving?
1. Define the problem
2. Come up with solutions
3. Predict what would happen with each solution
4. Choose a solution
You are feeling sick and can't concentrate at school. What could you do?
- Tell your teacher
- Go to the nurses office
- Call your parent