Size of the Problem
SMALL PROBLEM
Anna did not want to go, but Ginger was clearly very excited. It was rainy out, so Anna put on her raincoat and her rain boots while Ginger waited impatiently by the door. Finally, Anna grabbed the leash and out they went.
What can you infer about Ginger?
What makes you think so?
Ginger is a dog.
I'm in this zone when I'm tired
BLUE
What's the secret meaning of 'piece of cake'?
EASY
Show us 3 volcano breaths
This problem affects a few people, and I could use an adult's help
MEDIUM PROBLEM
“Okay, one....two....three!” Dad said. No one moved. Dad looked at the small screen in front of him. “Pretty good, but Janie's eyes are closed. Let's try it again. Everyone ready?”
What is Dad doing?
How do you know?
Dad is taking a picture.
I'm in this zone when I'm ready to learn
GREEN
What's the secret meaning of 'hang in there'?
DON'T GIVE UP
Expected or Unexpected?
Giving a response to a teacher's question
EXPECTED
I didn't get the GoNoodle I wanted. What size problem?
“Well, what do you think?” Britt asked. “Wow, it's really short! You look like a whole different person,” Alex replied. “I wanted something really different. I've had the same style my whole life.”
What are Britt and Alex talking about?
How do you know?
Britt and Alex are talking about Britt's new haircut.
I'm in this zone when I'm silly
YELLOW
What's the secret meaning of 'under the weather'?
SICK
It's work time in class, and you're now sure how to do the assignment. What should you do?
ASK FOR HELP
This problem affects a lot of people and I need an adult's help
BIG PROBLEM
Thanks for cleaning off the whiteboard, Alex,” said Mrs. Carson. “Sure thing,” Alex replied as he grabbed his backpack and headed out the door. “See you tomorrow morning.”
Where do you think Alex and Mrs. Carson are?
What makes you think so?
Alex and Mrs. Carson are in a classroom at school.
I'm in this zone when I'm really mad
RED
What's the secret meaning of 'call it a day'?
STOP WORKING ON SOMETHING
Expected or Unexpected?
Talking while your friend is talking
UNEXPECTED
Someone is saying rude things to me even though I've asked them to stop. What size problem?
MEDIUM
“I hate this stuff,” Sophia complained during art class. “It gets all over everything, and the top always gets clogged so it won't come out.” “You can borrow mine, I have the stick kind.” Jake offered.
What were Sophia and Jake talking about?
How do you know?
Sophia and Jake were talking about glue.
I'm in this zone when I'm excited
YELLOW
What's the secret meaning of 'feeling blue'?
SAD
What helps you when you are in the red zone?