School
Your Chomebook dies.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small Problem- Plug it in, ask for a charger.
You send a text to the wrong person
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small- apologize
You accidentally break a plate or glass at home.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small or Medium- tell an adult. Clean up the mess or help clean it up
Your reaction should always ____ the size of the problem.
Match!
People are being too loud in gym/at recess and you start to feel overwhelmed.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small problem - use a coping skill (deep breaths, take a break, use your words)
Your friend is standing too close to you. You are uncomfortable
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small - ask them to give you more space
Your sibling won't leave you alone.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small - walk away from them, ask them to give you space.
Who can solve small problems?
You can!
A classmate is laughing at you.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small or Medium Problem
Ask them to stop. If it continues, ask a teacher for help.
You lost your friend's book that you borrowed.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Medium- ask for help finding it. Let your friend know you will get them another one if you can't find it
The power goes out at your house during a storm, so you can't play video games.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small or Medium - Stay calm and ask an adult for help getting a flashlight if you need one. Find something else to do.
Who can solve medium problems?
A trusted adult or friend.
There is a fire at school.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Big- exit the school safely and calmly with your class.
You were called a mean name online while playing Roblox/Fortnite.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Medium- talk to the source or ask for help. You may need to block this person
Traffic is moving slowly and you're going to be late to sports/clubs.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small - it's OK to be a few minutes late. The important thing is to arrive safely. Explain to your coach that there was a lot of traffic.
Who can solve big problems?
Big people solve big problems - like doctors, teachers, parents, or any adult.
You are upset because you have to miss some recess because you forgot your homework.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small - finish your homework while sitting out and remember to do it next time.
Someone's pushing you at an afterschool activity like sports or a club.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Medium or big - ask your coach/adult for help.
There is two feet of snow outside and school is closed.
Size of the problem?
Appropriate reaction?
Small/medium - help your family shovel the snow.
When our reaction is bigger than the size of the problem, it is called
A. typical reaction
B. overreaction
C. underreaction
Overreaction