SCHOOL
You are raising your hand and the teacher is not calling on you.
LITTLE DEAL because you can be patient or ask later
You are not happy with your friend because they chose the coloring book you wanted.
A LITTLE DEAL. You can say "thats okay, i'll use it tomorrow." Maybe ask your friends if you can take turns.
Your mom yells at you for dropping your glass.
A LITTLE DEAL. Mistakes happen. Say sorry and pick it up. If it is not safe ask for help.
You can always get what you want
No
Your friend cuts in line and gets the macaroni and cheese instead of you.
The noon aide tells you to slow down while you are walking.
A LITTLE DEAL because she is doing her job, trying to keep you safe.
You and your friend are supposed to go to go bowling but he gets sick on the day you planned to go and needs to stay home in bed.
What is A LITTLE DEAL. It is disappointing to change your plans but you can always go another time or see if someone else can go.
You look outside and the neighbors house is on fire.
A BIG DEAL. You need to tell someone to call the fire department.
If you don't get what you want from your parent or teacher, yelling, screaming and running away will make them change their minds
No
You really want a dog but your mom said no.
A girl in your class cuts in front of you in line and you hit her.
A BIG DEAL. Cutting in line is not nice but hitting is not safe or respectful.
Your friend tells you he is going to run away.
A BIG DEAL. That is not a safe body. Your friend needs help. You should tell an adult.
You don't get what you want and you have a big reaction to a small problem. What are some strategies you could use to stay calm?
Count to ten, squeeze my hands, ask for a break.
If you're feeling really mad in class, asking the teacher if you can take a break to calm down is a good idea.
Yes
You're chromebook broke. Do I throw it or ask someone to fix it?
You can't sit where you want in the cafeteria during lunch.
What is A LITTLE DEAL. You can't always have the spot you want so move on and sit somewhere else. Maybe you will make a new friend!
Your friend wants to go in the sensory room but you tell them no its my turn.
A LITTLE DEAL. We can take turns and be flexible.
Your basketball rolls into the street.
A BIG DEAL. Ask for help. The street is not safe. You can get really hurt.
If you make a mistake you are in a lot of trouble.
No you are not. Mistakes happen.
There is a change in the schedule and it was unexpected.
You did not follow directions and you didn't earn.
A LITTLE DEAL. You need to listen to your teacher and try again.
Your friend knocks over your water.
A LITTLE DEAL. We can get more.
Your pet get sick. Is that a big or small problem?
A BIG DEAL. We love our pets and it can be sad when they don't feel well.
If someone hits you, you have to hit them back.
No. Tell them Stop!
You fell and you are bleeding.