Solve the problem
What do you do if you spill juice on the kitchen table?
- Tell an adult
- Wipe it with a paper towel
You lose your favorite toy
Small problem
You are angry because your mom told you to stop playing video games
- Tell her how you feel
- Walk away
- Squeeze a pillow
- Other:
What do you do if you forgot you lunch at home?
- Tell a teacher
- Buy lunch
- Call a parent/guardian to bring you your lunch
You don't want recess to end
Kid problem; you can choose a coping skill
You feel nervous because you are starting at a new school
- Talk to an adult about it
- bring a favorite fidget or toy to school
- tell a teacher that you feel nervous
- other:
You and your brother want to play with the same toy
- Take turns
- Choose a different toy to play with
You parents are in a fight
Adult problem; you can't solve it
You feel sad because you are not as good at soccer as your friend
- practice more
- tell yourself positive statements
- compliment your friend
- other:
You feel sad. What can you do?
- Ask an adult for help
- Choose a coping skill
There are 5 kids at the art table, but only 3 glue sticks
Kid problem; you can take turns and share the glue sticks
You see someone being teased on the playground. What could you do?
- Tell the kid to stop teasing the other kid
- Ask the kid being teased if they are okay
- Tell a teacher
You see that your neighbors house is on fire
Adult problem; you can't solve it, a firefighter needs to help