Attention/ Focus
You’re tapping or making noises, and the teacher asks you to stop.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy: As the teacher to repeat the directions.
You don't start class work because it feels too hard.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Big
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Try, ask for help, use your growth mindset!
A friend ignores you because they are busy with someone else.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Wait, try with someone else, or ask later
You get frustrated when you can’t solve a problem right away.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Take a break, try a strategy, use growth mindset
You don’t understand the assignment but stay quiet.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Ask for help
You are looking around the room instead of completing your work.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Look at the teacher or task and try again!
You shut down when the teacher gives more than one direction.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Big
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Ask for directions, break into small steps. Tell your teacher what you need in calm words
Someone talks over you during group work.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Wait your turn, ask politely to speak
You feel overwhelmed because there is too much noise.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Use coping strategy: cover ears, focus, deep breath
You feel frustrated but don’t know how to tell the teacher.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Use “I feel…” statement, ask for help
You're on your computer when you're supposed to be working.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Close the tabs and focus on your task.
You stop working because you made one small mistake.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Try again, use positive self-talk
Someone laughs at something you said by accident.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? use positive self-talk
You’re corrected by a teacher and feel embarrassed.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Accept correction, try again, positive self-talk
You disagree with a teacher but don’t know how to express it calmly.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Use calm words such as "I feel..."
You get distracted by a sound or someone moving in the room.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Use a coping strategy: ignore distraction, take a deep breath
You ask to go to the bathroom to avoid the assignment.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Refocus and start task, then take break only if needed
You feel left out during a partner activity.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? Out
Coping Strategy? Ask politely to join, try another activity
You’re asked to redo work and feel like it’s “not fair.”
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy?
Try again, growth mindset: “I can improve”
You want a break, but you don’t know how to ask.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Raise your hand, ask politely for a break
You’re playing with a fidget in a way that distracts yourself and others.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Use the fidget as a tool, not a toy, or take a break to refocus without the fidget.
You’re working on an assignment, but you realize you don’t have enough background knowledge to understand it. You start feeling frustrated and want to shut down.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Big
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy?
Take a deep breath and pause for a moment.
Break the reading into smaller sections.
Ask the teacher or a peer to explain key parts.
Use positive self-talk: “I can understand part by part.”
You disagree with someone and don’t know how to respond.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy? Use calm words, “I think differently…”
You arrive at class after the bell and have a hard time catching up.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Small
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy?
Take a deep breath and focus
Ask the teacher or a peer for instructions you missed
Make a quick plan to catch up
Use positive self-talk: “I can handle this.”
Your friend wants to do everything their way, and you feel your ideas aren’t being heard. You don’t know what to say without getting upset.
Is it a Big or Small Problem?
Is it in or out of your control?
Coping Strategy?
Is it a Big or Small Problem? Big
Is it in or out of your control? In
Coping Strategy?
Take a deep breath before speaking.
Use a clear statement: “I have an idea we could try too.”
Focus on finding a solution, not arguing.
Ask the teacher for support if needed.