How Big is the Problem?
Random
Expected vs. Unexpected
What would you do?
100
Your pencil broke.
Small Problem
100
Would you rather live in a volcano or an iceberg.
Explain.
100
Sally tells Tom that her shoes are better than his. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected. Sally was not being nice by stating that her shoes were better than his.
100
You feel bored during guided reading. What would you do?
Ask for a break. Use your words to state how you are feeling. Stretch your body.
200
I don't understand my math problem.
Medium. You can ask for help.
200
What is 35 + 21?
56
200
You want to answer a question so you raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you. Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected. You are waiting patiently.
200
You see your friend's papers fall out of their backpack in the morning. What would you do?
Help the friend out. Think about how they would feel if I were in their shoes.
300
You see your friend fall off from the swing and get hurt.
Big Problem. You need to report this to an adult right away since someone got hurt.
300
How many Zones of Regulation are there?
4
300
Everyone is working quietly on their worksheet. You start to sing your favorite song. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected. By singing you are distracting others and disrupting the classroom.
300
You start to see your friend get frustrated in class. What would you do?
Ask if they are ok. Offer help. Tell them "I'm here for you".
400
I forgot my lunchbox at home.
Medium Problem.
400
A shrimp's heart is in its head. True or False?
True
400
You are confused about a direction the teacher gave your group. You quietly ask your neighbor. Is this expected or unexpected?
Expected. You are using your resource of asking a friend quietly.
400
You lost your sibling's or friend's favorite toy. What would you do? 
Be honest and tell them you lost it. Apologize. Help them look for it if you can. 
500
You start to feel sick in class.
Medium or Big Problem depending on how you are feeling. Tell an adult if you don't feel well.
500
What is this logo?
Chicago Bulls (basketball)
500
Your friend accidently spilled water and it got on some of your materials. You get angry and yell at them. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected. It was an accident and you should not be yelling.
500
You notice someone being left out during a game. What would you do?
Invite them to play with you. Ask them what games they like to play.