What Size is your Problem?
Someone cuts you in line.
SMALL Problem!
It is not expected to cut in line, but this is a small problem.
You do not understand how to do your homework, so you ask a parent for help.
SMALL Reaction!
Even though we are asking for help, we are having a CALM reaction to not understanding our work.
A classmate is playing with a toy that you want to play with.
Ask if you can use the toy
OR
play with a different toy.
You are at a restaurant and ask for your cheeseburger plain. When they bring out your burger, there are pickles on it.
What Size is your Problem? What can you do?
SMALL Problem!
Take the pickles off your burger.
There is a fire in the building.
BIG Problem!
We need to call 911 for help.
You have to call 911 or the police.
BIG Reaction!
Sometimes we need to call 911 because we cannot solve a problem alone or with the help of one adult.
You spill your drink on your shirt.
Change into another shirt.
You do not get to choose what to eat for dinner.
What Size is your Problem? What can you do?
SMALL Problem!
It is OKAY that you did not get to choose. You still eat dinner and maybe you can pick what to eat next time.
You have a substitute.
SMALL Problem!
It is okay that your teacher is not here.
Kicking and screaming.
BIG Reaction!
Kicking, screaming, yelling, and feeling out of control are BIG reactions.
Your Chromebook ran out of battery.
Plug in your Chromebook to charge
OR
Ask to borrow one
Your ball rolls into the street.
What Size is your Problem? What can you do?
MEDIUM Problem!
You will need to ask an adult to get the ball because running in the street alone is NOT SAFE.
You fall on the sidewalk and scrape your knee.
MEDIUM Problem!
You need to ask an adult for help because you are hurt/bleeding.
You calmly get another pencil when yours just broke.
SMALL Reaction!
It is OKAY that your pencil, you can always get another one.
You get pushed to the ground at recess.
Tell the teacher.
It is UNEXPECTED to push others and the teacher will take care of the situation.
You spilled fruit punch on the carpet.
What Size is your Problem? What can you do?
MEDIUM Problem!
You will need to ask an adult for help to clean up the mess.
You lost your library book.
MEDIUM Problem!
You will have to ask an adult to help you solve this problem.
You yell at another student for talking while the teacher is teaching.
MEDIUM Reaction!
Yelling at others is not expected behavior.
You forget your lunch at home.
Ask to call your parent so they can bring your lunch
OR
Get hot lunch for that day
You fell off your bike and broke your arm.
What Size is your Problem? What can you do?
BIG Problem!
You are hurt and need to tell an adult right away. You should wait for directions so you do not get more hurt.