Problem
Size of the Reaction
Solve the Problem
Size of the problem
100

You break a pencil

Small problem

100

A classmate starts yelling at another student since he or she thinks that person cheated at a game.

Medium reaction

100

You lose a game during recess

1) Wait and cool down

2) Go to another activity

3) Walk away and let it go

100

What size is this problem?

Medium

200

Someone walked by and accidentally pushed you. You did not fall over and did not get hurt.

Small

200

Your best friend says that she's moving away and you may not see her for a long time.

Small reaction (even though you are sad)

200

You come in a little late to school and when you get to your classroom no one is there. What should you do? 

Ask an adult for help - That could be a big problem. 

200

What size is this problem?

Small

300

Dad is very sick at home in bed with the flu

Medium

300

Your friend says they needs some space from you this week since you two had a disagreement. You give them some space and spend time with other friends.

Small reaction


300

A friend is mad at you that you decided to play with another friend during recess

1) talking it out

2) Wait and cool down

300

What size is this problem?

Small

400

Another student is bothering you everyday at recess. You asked them to stop. The next day they kick you and run away. 

Big Problem - Get an adult involved. 

400

Your favorite teacher is not coming back next year to teach.

Small reaction

400

Someone pushed against you while you were standing in line. You think it was on purpose. What should you do? 

Ask them to stop

Ignore it 


400

What size is this problem?

Small

500

Your best friend says that they don't like your favorite movie. He says it's a movie for babies. He stops saying that when you ask him to. 

Small Problem - You might be mad at your friend, but you are not hurt or in danger

500

A friend says mean things about another classmate since this person has been making faces at her in class.

Medium reaction - get an adult involved

500

Your best friend tells you to prank another classmate who has been annoying him or her. What should you do? 

Say to your friend, "No, I'm not doing that!" 

500

What size is this problem?

Medium