Green, Yellow or Red?
The school is on fire! How big is my problem?
Red. This is an emergency situation. It is a BIG PROBLEM.
Someone is sitting on my spot in the carpet!
How big is my problem?
Green.
You can handle this. Maybe the student did it accidentally.
Say to this person: "I think you are in my spot! Can you please move? ...Thank you!"
Someone snatched a toy out of my hands! How big is my problem?
Green.
Tell the student to please give you back the toy. Say to them "Please give it back. You can have it when I am done."
Someone put their face VERY close to my face and I don't like it. How big is my problem?
Green.
You do not need to tell the teacher. You need to communicate with the student who is in your face:
"You are very close to me. I don't like that. I need BUBBLE SPACE."
My shoelace is untied! How big is my problem?
Green!
This is a tiny problem. You might not need a teacher's help. You can try to tie it yourself, ask a friend, or just tuck the laces into your shoes. No big deal!
Someone budged in line! How big is my problem?
Green.
Some students do not know how to line up yet. They still think it is preschool and they budge in line. It is not very nice, but it is not a big deal.
You do not need to tell the teacher.
Someone forgot to put their name on their paper! How big is my problem?
Green.
This is not a problem. You don't need to tattle.
Remind the student in a friendly way: "Name at the top!"
I wasn't listening to the instructions and now I don't know what to do! How big is my problem?
Green or Yellow.
You can ask a friend for help. If your friend doesn't know what to do, you can ask the teacher.
It is snack time. Someone touched my food! How big is my problem?
Green.
You do not need to tell the teacher. You need to communicate with the student who touched your food:
"Please don't touch my food. I don't like that. I need BUBBLE SPACE."
I don't know where my pencil is!
How big is my problem?
Green. This is not really a problem.
There are pencils in the pencil cup which you can take. Or you can ask a friend to borrow a pencil.
You do not need to tell the teacher.
Someone dropped an eraser on the floor!
How big is my problem?
Green.
This is not a problem. You do not need to tell the teacher. You do not need to yell. You do not need to interrupt the teacher.
Pick up the eraser. Put it in the eraser basket, or in your pencil basket. It is no big deal.
Somebody dropped the whole sticker box on the floor by accident! How big is my problem?
Green.
You do not need to tell the teacher. It is no big deal. Just help them pick up the stickers and put them back.
Someone keeps snatching! I have asked them to stop taking things from me ... but they just keep doing it. I have told them it is rude to grab things out of my hands. They won't stop. They are very grabby. How big is my problem?
Yellow.
You have asked the student to stop snatching your things. Now it is time to ask for help. The teacher needs to talk to this student and teach them how to ask politely: "Can I use that when you're done?"
Someone hugged me and I didn't want a hug! How big is my problem?
Green.
You do not need to tell the teacher. You need to communicate with the student who hugged you:
"I did not want a hug. You have to ask me before you hug me. I need BUBBLE SPACE."
Ms. Nadeau told everyone to put their pencil boxes away, but one student did not put hers away. How big is my problem?
Green. This is not really a problem.
You do not need to tell the teacher. Probably the teacher already knows.
You can gently remind the other student, and then just let the teacher handle it.
You do not need to tattle on the student. It does not concern you.
Another kid at hit me. It doesn't really hurt. How big is my problem?
Yellow. This is NOT a small problem. It is also not an emergency (so there is no need to yell). However, you do need help from an adult.
Another student did not wash their hands before snack! How big is my problem?
Green.
You do not need to tattle. It is not your problem.
Remind your friend: "Handwashing keeps you from getting sick!"
Someone is sitting on my spot in the carpet! I asked them to move and they said NO.
How big is my problem?
Yellow.
You have asked the student politely to move. Good job! Now you need help. Raise your hand, wait for the teacher to stop talking, and explain your problem.
Another student keeps holding my hand. I have told them to stop. I have told them I don't want to hold hands. Every day they keep holding my hand. I don't like it. How big is my problem?
Yellow.
You have asked them to stop. They did not stop. Now you need help. You need to tell the teacher.
The teacher needs to teach the student about BUBBLE SPACE and asking consent.
Someone budged in line and pushed me! How big is my problem?
Yellow.
Budging is rude, but pushing is not okay.
If someone pushes you, you might need help. You can say "I need Bubble Space!" or "Please don't push me!" If it keeps happening, you can tell the teacher and ask for help. Students are not allowed to push you.
Another student it using their pencil to stab holes in an eraser! How big is my problem?
Green.
This is not a problem. The other student is not making a good choice.
Tell them they are not being respectful, or just ignore them.
You do not need to tell the teacher. Probably the teacher knows already. You do not need to tattle.
Another student did not tuck in their chair! How big is my problem?
Green.
This is not a problem. You do not need to tattle.
Tuck in their chair for them and give them a smile!
Another student said if I don't give them my sticker, they are going to hit me. How big is my problem?
Threatening is not okay. No one is allowed to say they are going to hit you. This is not safe.
Ask for help. Immediately tell a teacher.
Another student bumped into me by accident. How big is my problem?
Green. This is not a problem. It was an accident. You do not need to tell the teacher.
The other student needs to work on their Bubble Space.
A student went out of the gate and is on the road! How big is my problem?
Red. This is an emergency situation. To be safe, you need to tell the teacher right away!