You're digging a huge hole when you throw a shovel full of sand behind you. Some of the sand lands on another family's beach towels and snacks.
How do they feel? What can you do?
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15
You proudly show another child the sandcastle you built. They shrug and say, "That's the ugliest sandcastle I've ever seen."
How would you feel? How should you respond?
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15
You've been waiting in line for ten minutes to buy ice cream. Just before it's your turn, a little kid walks right in front of you and places their order first.
What thoughts are you having right now? What will you do?
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15
While walking barefoot, you accidentally step on a sharp shell and scrape the bottom of your foot. It hurts, and there is a little bit of blood.
What size problem is this? What should you do next?
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15
You just bought your favorite popsicle. Before you can take many bites, it starts melting quickly and drips all over your hands, shirt, and the sand. You're frustrated because you were really looking forward to eating it.
What size problem is this?
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thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
gift
Win 5 points!
Okay!
rocket
Go to first place!
Okay!
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
You packed your favorite bucket and shovel. Another child asks if they can borrow them to build a sandcastle. You were planning to use them yourself.
What will you do?
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15
You want to swim farther into the ocean because the waves look bigger. Your parent tells you to stay where you can still stand and where the lifeguard can easily see you.
What is your perspective? What is their perspective?
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15
While playing beach volleyball, you accidentally sit on your sunglasses and they snap in half. Now the sun feels really bright.
What size problem is this? What can you do?
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15
Your younger cousin wants to help build your sandcastle. Instead of adding sand carefully, they keep knocking down the walls with the shovel because they think it's funny.
What would you do?
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15
You bend down to pick up a beautiful shell at the same moment another child reaches for it. Both of you think you found it first.
What can you do?
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15
You spent almost an hour building a giant sandcastle with towers and a moat. Another child is running by and accidentally steps on one of the towers, knocking it over. They put their hands to their cheeks and open their mouth and eyes wide.
How big is the problem? How do you think each person feels? What could you do?
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heart
Other team wins 20 points!
Oops!
gold
Win 50 points!
Okay!
shark
Other team loses 15 points!
Okay!
lifesaver
Give 10 points!
Oops!
15
You spent a long time collecting seashells in a bucket. Suddenly, a large wave washes over the bucket and many of the shells float away.
What size problem is this?
Oops!
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Okay!
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15
You finally sit down to eat your lunch. As soon as you unwrap your sandwich, a seagull swoops down and grabs part of it before flying away.