Size of the Problem
You are in class taking a test and your technology is not working. What is the size of the problem and what do you do?
Small problem.
Raise your hand and ask for help.
You and your friend had plans to hang out after school but they canceled last minute. You get angry and yell at them and say you don't want to be friends anymore? Does your reaction match the problem?
No, this is reaction is bigger than problem
Your friend is sitting in class with their head down and not responding when you say "hello." What might they be feeling? How do you know?
Various responses are correct
tired, sick, sad, irritated,
You woke up late and had to rush to get to school on time. You didn't have time to eat breakfast and didn't have enough time to eat breakfast at school before the bell rings.
What do you do?
answers may vary...
Let your teacher know
Ask if you can grab a snack from your lunch and eat that
You are really tired and having trouble focusing on your work. How big is this problem and what do you do?
Small
Tell your teacher
Ask for a break
Do something active to help you wake up
You aren't feeling well. You already told your parent(s) and they determined you were not sick and had to go to school. When you get to school you yell at your teacher and refuse to do any work. Does this reaction match the problem?
No, this reaction is bigger than the problem
You are walking in the hallway and see a girl trip and drop her books, a bunch of other students are laughing. How might the girl feel? What cues would you see to know how she is feeling?
Embarrassed, mad, frustrated
Her cheeks might be red, her head might be down,
A student in your class is having a difficult day and is make a lot of disruptive noises that are distracting you.
What should you do?
quietly let an adult know that you are having a hard time focusing
ask for headphones
ask if you can work somewhere else
ask if you can try and help your classmate
You are in the cafeteria and hear 2 other students arguing. They are getting louder and closer to each other and more students are starting to gather and watch. How big is the problem and what do you do?
Big problem/emergency
Do not get involved
Seek an adult immediately
It is hat day for spirit week at school and you forget your favorite hat. You ask your teacher is they have an extra for you to borrow. Does this reaction match?
Yes, this is a glitch and you find an easy solution!
It is fun Friday and everyone in the class has earned the goal for the week and can participate. How does your teacher feel and why?
Proud, excited
Everyone worked hard and followed the school expectations
You are getting frustrated with an assignment because it is long and you aren't sure of some of the answers.
What do you do?
Answers may vary
Raise your hand and ask for help
Ask for a break to calm down
You aren't feeling well. You already told your parent(s) and they determined you were not sick and had to go to school. How big is the problem and what do you do?
Small/Medium
Let your teacher know
Try your best
Create a plan with your teacher on how to get through the day
You are assigned to work in a group in Science class with someone you don't know very well when you wanted to be in a group with your friend. You get upset and tell your teacher they are being unfair.
Does your reaction match?
No. Sometimes we have to work with different people and can't always work with our friends. Working with someone new could lead to a new friendship!
nervous, scared, anxious,
they could also be happy, excited
You have something really exciting that you want to share with the class.
What do you do?
Wait until a break
Let your teacher know so he or she save time at the end of the class for you to share or let you know when a good time to share is
You and your friend had plans to hang out after school but they cancel last minute. How big is the problem and what do you do?
Small/glitch
Try to reschedule
See if another friend can hang out
You were being disruptive in class (talking when the teacher was talking, going to youtube during class time) after several reminders your teacher gives you a detention. You are upset but sit at your desk quietly then apologize to your teacher. Does your reaction match the problem?
Yes! It is okay to be upset but you still took responsibility for your actions and apologized.
What are two ways you can tell how someone is feeling?
How they carry their body (sitting tall, slumped over)
The tone of their voice
How fast or slow they are talking
Something is really bothering you and you can't focus. It is something private that you don't want everyone to know.
What do you do?
Wait until a break and quietly tell an adult
Ask to talk a trusted/preferred adult
Write it down