Big vs. Little Problems
Noah is making noise while you are trying to do an assignment. Is this a big or little problem?
Little problem
Tyler didn't do well on his math test. He was upset and said to himself "I will never be good at math". Is this an inner critic or inner coach statement?
Inner Critic
Taylor did not sleep well last night and is very tired on Monday morning in school. What zone is Taylor in?
Blue
Josiah was mad he lost the game so he told the other players that he would never play with them again.
Unexpected behavior
Bobby was playing on the playground and fell down and hurt his arm. He thinks that he may have broken it because he can't move it. Is this a big or little problem?
Big problem
Jake lost his soccer game in penalty kicks. He said to himself, "We will practice more and do better next time!" Is this statement inner critic or inner coach?
Inner coach
Jordan just got a new lego set and his brother stole it from him while he was at baseball practice. Jordan is very angry. What zone would Jordan be in?
Red
Rachel's red marker was dried up so she asked someone sitting by her to borrow their green marker.
Expected behavior
There was a tornado that caused damage in many states of the Midwest. Is this a little or big problem?
Big problem
Brooke is struggling to read the chapter books in her class. She says to herself, "I will never get better at reading". Is this an inner critic or inner coach statement?
Inner critic
Jill has a math test on Tuesday and she is very nervous to take it. What zone is Jill in?
Yellow
Issac needed to sharpen his pencil so he waited until the teacher was done talking to get up and sharpen it.
Expected behavior
Jack forgot his homework at home, but his teacher said he can turn it in the next day. Is this a big or little problem?
Little problem
Bob has been practicing really hard on his basketball skills for tryouts next week. He says to himself, "I can do this". Is this an inner critic or inner coach statement?
Inner Coach
Mike is very focused in class and is calm while the teacher is talking. What zone is Mike in?
Green
Todd walked to the bathroom during class and was yelling and hitting the walls on his way there. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected