Size of the Problem
Jack went over his friend’s house and spilled grape juice all over their white carpet. How big is the problem?
Medium: This involves more people, causes bigger reactions, and isn’t so easy to solve.
Your family is going out for dinner. No one can decide on a restaurant. You have been waiting 10 minutes, and you are hungry. What can you do?
-Help your family decide on a place to go
-Eat a snack while your family chooses a restaurant
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."
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.
Your mom was carrying cupcakes to the car for a party at work and she dropped the box. She is very anxious and angry at herself. What should you do?
-Offer to help her
-Say it will be okay
-Offer to help bake new cupcakes
-Suggest that you both go to the store and buy new cupcakes for the party
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."
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.
Your teacher was late arriving to school and looks very upset and distracted. What should you do?
-Wait for her to start the lesson
-Ask her if she is okay
Hector was mad at his friend so he blocked him from all social media accounts. 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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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