Size of The Problem
What can you do? Reactions Size
Size of the Problem at Home
Mine Craft!
What's your reaction?
100

Fire, Earthquake, Danger, Tornado

These are EMERGENCIES!  These are examples of Size 5 problems

100

EMERGENCY! Fire, Earthquake, Danger, Tornado... Size 5 problems!

What size is your reaction?  What can you do?


It's okay to have big reactions to size 5 problems

I can: Find an adult, Call 000, Try to stay calm and safe but it's okay to cry, scream, and be scared

100

You are playing your favourite video game and your mom lets you know it's time to stop and get ready for dinner.

How big is this problem?  Why? What can you do?

Self-calming strategy?

Small problem!  Size 1.  You can play video games another time.  It's very important to show your parents respect and appreciation.  Thank your mom for making dinner!

100

The only animal that Creepers are afraid of.

What are cats?

100

You can't find your favorite t-shirt and you REALLY wanted to wear it today...

How do you react?  What are some things that you could do?

Self-calming strategy?

This calls for a SMALL reaction.  No yelling or crying is appropriate.  You can look, ask your family if they've seen it, or just wear a different shirt!  No biggie!

200

You fall on the sidewalk and scrape your knee.  What size problem is that?

This is a small problem!  Size 1 or 2.  It's okay to ask for a bandaid or a hug, but it's not okay to scream or get angry.

200

Bonus Mine Craft question!

What do you use to create a nether portal?

What is obsidian

200

Your dad asks you to put the laundry away.  You don't want to do it now.

How big is this problem? Why? What to say to negotiate this?

Small problem.  Size 1.  It's important that EVERYONE in a family does their part with daily chores every single day.

200

The number of different ores in Mine Craft.

List up to 4-

What is 8. Coal, Iron, Gold, Redstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Emerald, and Quartz.

200

You were excited to play video games but you realize your PlayStation is broken

How do you react?  What are some things that you could do?

Even though this seems like a BIG problem... it's not!  How could you handle this?  What are some things you could do?

300

Someone is hurt and bleeding.

This might be a size 3 or 4. You should get help from an adult.

300

Someone is making fun of you or being a bully... SIZE 3 PROBLEMS

What size is your reaction?  What can you do?

What strategies can you use for self-calming?


Stay calm and talk to adults, teachers, family about this type of problem

I can: feel sad, feel frustrated, take a break, leave the room to get a drink, find someone to talk to, tell an adult

**BONUS QUESTION!  If someone says something to you that makes you upset, is it okay to hit them?

300

BONUS- Mine Craft

What enemy in mine craft blows up

Creeper

300

The number of achievements acquirable in Mine Craft.

What is 26..

300

Your mum makes a dinner that you don't like

How do you react?  What are some things that you could do?

This is NOT a problem and it's NOT appropriate to get mad or yell or have a big reaction.  Be thankful for what you are given!  If you want to, you could calmly talk to your mum about it... but the most important thing is that you show appreciation!

400

You have to work with someone you DON'T like during group work-

How can you keep your cool?

This could be a size 1 or 2. This is not a big problem, but it is okay to feel irritated or sad - as long as you remain respectful.

400

The class discussion is about something that you DON'T like to talk about!  It makes you upset! 

What size is your reaction?  What can you do?

It's is important to stay calm and respectful.  Size 1 and 2 problems can be solved by talking calmly

I can: feel uncomfortable, feel disappointed, take a few deep breaths, take a break, ask to leave the room to get a drink


**BONUS QUESTION!  If something is making you upset in class, is it okay to get angry and scream or cry?

400

You want to go to a friend's house but you are not allowed to because everyone needs to stay in their own homes now.

How big is this problem? Why is it important for everyone to stay in their own homes right now?

Self-calming strategy?

Small problem.  Size 2.  

It can be a bummer! It's okay to be sad. But it's important for everyone to stay in their own homes so that we all do our part to stop the virus from spreading. Remember to be thankful for the things that we have instead of upset about the things we don't!

400

First mob you see-

ZOMBIES!

400

You are getting a snack out of the fridge and you SPILL an ENTIRE JUG OF MILK ALL OVER THE FLOOR!

How do you react?  What are some things that you could do?

Self-calming strategy?

Accidents happen!  It's ok!  This is not a big problem and you should not have a big reaction.  Apologize to your parents (because they spent money on that milk), and do a good job cleaning it up!  Problem solved - no one is hurt - and life is good!  Everyone makes mistakes!

500

BONUS- Mine Craft question!

What potion damages instantly?

Splash potion of instant damage

500

Your mom/dad asks you to help clean the kitchen, but you were planning on playing video games.... 

What size is your reaction?  What can you do?

Self-calming strategy?

It is NOT okay to have a big reaction to situations like this...

This is a good time to practice your Gratitude Attitude! Think about all the things that your mum and dad do EVERY DAY that help you.  They do A LOT!  Remember to be respectful and thankful.  Help first, then play video games.

***Bonus question!!  Is it okay to scream and throw a fit if you don't get to play video games??

500

You weren't listening to your parents so they took your phone away and you are grounded from video games.

How big is this problem?  Why?

Self-calming strategy?

Small problem.  Size 2.  I know this MIGHT seem like a BIG problem, and you MIGHT have a BIG reaction... But it's important to remember that you are not entitled to phones and video games... your mum and dad work hard to give you those things.  It's your job to work hard to show them that you appreciate everything they do for you!

500

First ever tool you make-

Pickax 

500

MIne Craft Bonus!

What mob can go underground?:

Silverfish

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