At School
A peer is talking out loud in class while you are trying to work on an assignment. This is seriously disrupting your concentration.
Small problem- what is one thing can you do to fix the problem?
You arrive to work at Starbucks and realize that you forgot your apron.
This would be a medium problem; no one is hurt but it will take some time and help from another to help fix this problem.
You are grounded for calling your mom a disrespectful name.
Disrespecting others is a medium problem.
At the stop light, you see a stranger about to cross the street while the light is red and cars are coming.
This can be a big problem if the person gets hit by a car. What could happen if you were wanting to be helpful?
These problems require more time to fix and will need to ask an adult for help.
Medium Problem
One of your classmates is writing and carving into their school desk.
Disrespecting others or property is a Medium problem.
You are waiting in line at McDonalds and bend over to tie your shoe. Just then someone cuts in line in front of you.
Little problem. It can be frustrating to lose your place in line... how can you fix this small problem?
Your friends all seem to be going away with their families for the summer but your family can't afford to go anywhere.
Little problem.
During your leisure time, you decide to play video games and your Playstation keeps freezing and glitching.
Medium problem. You may need to ask for extra help to fix this problem.
This kind of problem is when someone's personal space or materials are being disrespected.
Medium problem
You are reading in class and overhear two of your classmates making fun of someone. The person they are making fun of quickly puts their head down on their desk and covers their face with their hoodie.
This is bullying, and bullying is a big problem.
You missed the city bus on your way to work.
Medium problem- It is not an emergency but will take longer to solve than a small problem.
You have headphones in and are listening to music. You suddenly smell smoke and take your headphones off and hear the smoke alarm beeping loudly. A large fire has started in the kitchen.
A fire is a big problem and can be an emergency.
You are sitting at a table and coloring in a book when a pencil rolls off the table and onto the floor.
This is a little problem.
These kinds of problems can also be an emergency and may have to call 911.
Big Problems
You notice that your classmates phone fell out of his pocket and then one of your other classmates picks it up and puts it in their pocket.
That is stealing and it is a Big problem.
The crosswalk light sign did not change when it was your turn to cross.
Little problem. Did you push the button?
While eating a snack with your brother, he starts coughing and holds his throat. The coughing stops but now he looks scared and is turning blue.
Choking is a big problem and you may need to call 911.
You want to have cereal for breakfast but are all out of milk.
Medium problem because you will have to take extra time to plan running errands to buy more milk.
These problems you can fix on your own in a short amount of time.
Little Problem
Big Problem
While hanging out at a park you see a group of kids burning ants with magnifying glasses and pulling the legs off of spiders.
It is a big problem to hurt other beings.
A group of kids find the neighbors dog really annoying because it barks all day and night. They decide to throw chocolate over the fence to make the dog sick.
Big Problem
You receive a phone call that your grandpa is sick and in the hospital.
When a person is seriously hurt or sick, this is a big problem.
BONUS: What is the difference between telling and tattling?
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