Size of the Problem
Brian was running late to school and forgot his Ipad charger. What is the size of Brian's problem?
Small problem
Today in class Mr. Brown had to remind Eli to keep his hands to himself. What is Eli's expected reaction?
To follow directions, keep hands to himself, stay calm.
If the size of the problem is BIG, who might be involved?
The police, doctors, firefighters
You don't get all your math questions right. What is the size of the problem and what would be the most appropriate reaction?
Small. Use self-talk to remind yourself that you can do better next time. You may want to ask for extra help if you are having a lot of trouble.
Matt and James play together every recess. Today at recess James decided to play with some other friends. Matt is sad, what is the size of his problem?
Small Problem
There is a fire in the art room! What is the expected reaction?
Follow adult instructions for fire drill to get out of building quickly and safely.
If the size of the problem is a Medium Problem, who is involved?
Teacher, parent, other adults who can help
A member of your family falls down the steps at your house and breaks their leg. What is the size of the problem and what would be the most appropriate reaction?
Big. Take them to the emergency room.
Jenny found out today that her dad has to get surgery on his leg. What is the size of the problem?
Big Problem
Breaking News! A 12 inch snowstorm is expected to hit today! What is the expected reaction?
Feel Worried
Ask parent/adult if you have questions
Prepare for storm with food, water, etc.
Susie's reaction to her problem was to say "oops, oh well, I'll try again." Who is involved in the problem and how big was it?
Just Susie is involved because it is a small problem.
You feel sick while at a friend's house. You think you might throw up. What is the size of the problem and what would be the most appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell your friend's parents and call to go home.
A huge tornado is expected to come this weekend! What is the size of the problem?
Big Problem
Amber is in math class and starts to daydream about unicorns. Amber doesn't realize that 5 minutes go by and now she doesn't understand what the assignment is. What is her expected reaction?
Take a deep breath
Raise hand, Ask teacher for help
How many people does it usually take to solve a small problem?
One (maybe two if resolving conflict with peer)
A water pipe bursts in your home causing a flood. Part of the ceiling falls in. What is the size of the problem and what would be the most appropriate reaction?
Big. Get somewhere safe or run out of the house. possibly call 911 or fire department.
Jenna and Susie get into an argument at recess. Susie is really mad a Jenna and decides to tell the other girls in class not to be her friend. What is the size of the problem?
Medium
Shaggy and Scooby steal all the cookies from the cafeteria at school. When they went back to class their teacher knew right away because they had chocolate all over their faces. Now they have to go to the principals office. What is their expected reaction?
Use calming strategies (count to 10, deep breathing)
Apologize
Cry
Talk yourself through it
During a small problem is anyone hurt?
No
Who do you usually need help from to solve a medium problem?
An adult (parent, teacher, nurse, etc.)