Best Solution
Size of the Problem
What Could You Do?
Emotions Category
100
Sam saw someone getting bullied on the playground at recess. She decided to go let an adult know, and asked for help.
Yes!
Is there anything else she could have done?
100
Jack was at lunch and accidentally spilled him chocolate milk all over the floor. How big is the problem?
Small, jack can ask an adult for help and/or clean up the mess himself
100
A classmate is making faces and jokes at you while your teacher is teaching.
Ignore them and focus on the teacher
Ask them to please stop
100
You are in a bad mood today. Your friend wants to talk to you. What do you do, and say?
Do: You can talk to your friend.
Say: "I'm sorry, but I don't feel like talking today."
200
Mindy saw that her friend was solving the math problems in the wrong way. She didn’t want to tell her friend she was wrong so she didn’t say anything. Did Mindy choose the best solution? If not, what should she have done instead?
Mindy did not chose the best solution.
Instead, she could have:
-Offered to help her friend solve the problem
-Explained how to correctly answer the math problems in a polite way
-Ask her friend to work on the problems together
200
Rami made plans to hang out with his friends Saturday but his mom just told him that they have to visit his great grandmother instead. How big is the problem?
Small: This is a problem that you can solve alone that might make you sad but doesn’t cause too big of a reaction.
200
Your friend lost their homework and it was due that morning. They are feeling sad and worried.
Tell them that it's okay
Tell them to let the teacher know what happened
Offer some words of kindness.
200
You found out that your friend has spread a rumor about you. What do you do?
-Step away from the situation
-Tell a teacher
-Talk to the friend about why you are angry
-Tell your friend: "I don't want you to talk about me behind my back, gossiping isn't what friends do."
300
Hector was mad at his friend so he yelled at him and told him to go away. Did Hector choose the best solution? If not, what could he do instead?
Hector did not choose the best solution.
Instead, Hector could have:
-Told his friend how he felt
-Ignored his friend until he was longer upset
-Talk to someone about his emotions
300
Lara heard that her day to present in front of the class has been changed but she already prepared. How big is the problem?
Small: This is a problem that you can solve alone that might make you sad but doesn’t cause too big of a reaction.
300
You see a friend in classroom looking upset and sad.
Ask if they are okay
Ask if they need any help
Let them know you're there for them if they need to talk
300
You had been so excited to eat ice cream when someone accidentally bumps into you and knocks your ice cream the cone and apologizes. What do you do?
-Say "That's ok" to the person who bumped into you
-Walk away
-Take a breath
-Get more ice cream
400
Clay got a bad grade on his last science test so he made sure to stay after to get extra help. He saw the test’s answer sheet on his teacher’s desk and looked at it. What could happen if he uses that solution?
-He could get caught
-He could get in trouble
-His teacher could give him an F on the test
400
Suzi saw heavy smoke coming out of her neighbor’s house and no one is home. How big is the problem?
Big: This is a problem that takes a while to solve, requires help of adults, and can cause damage or hurt feelings.
400
When you walk into school one morning, you remember that you didn't finish the math homework which is due after lunch. What should you do?
-Try to finish your homework during lunch
-Tell your teacher that you forgot
-Remember to do your homework next time
400
A kid on the bus just called you stupid, and you tell him to shut up. Then, he pushes you on the way into school. What should you do?
-Stop talking to him
-Speak with an adult
-Tell him how you feel
-Tell him to stop bothering you
500
Josh was running to lunch and accidentally ran into a friend, causing them to drop their lunch all over the floor. Josh was embarrassed and walked away without saying anything.
Did he pick the best solution for this problem?
Josh did not pick the best solution for this problem.
Instead, Josh could have:
Apologized and said it was an accident
Helped the friend up
Offer to help pick up the lunch
500
Nina got a message online from a stranger saying he’s watchingher. How big is the problem?
Big: This is a problem that takes a while to solve, requires help of adults, and can cause damage or hurt feelings.
500
Your friend's mom called and said she can't take you and your friend to the mall anymore. You really wanted to go. What should you do?
-Ask another adult to take you both
-Go another day when your friend's mom is available
500
You are feeling sick and really tired, and it’s hard to concentrate at school. What do you do?
-Tell a teacher
-Take a break
-Call your ride to go home
-Go visit the nurse