Size of the problem-Size of the reaction | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Do your problems and reactions match?

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My problem is frustrating and annoying. I can solve it myself because no one is in danger. What size is my problem?

Small

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A man was choking in a restaurant. He was grabbing his throat and it was an emergency situation. What size problem was it?

Big

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There were a group of kids cussing on the bus. There were little kids nearby and they could hear. What size problem was it?

Medium

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My trip got cancelled during Covid. I was bummed out and really disappointed. Did my reaction match the size of my problem?

yes

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There was a bug in my bathroom in the middle of the night. I cause a commotion and wake people up. Did my reaction match the size of my problem?

no! I overreacted big time.

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I'm at school and feel like I have a fever. What size problem is this?

medium! I need to get help from an adult. (probably the school nurse)

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I just got to school and realized I left my chromebook at home. Is this a BIG problem?

no. I can borrow one from the library.

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I wanted my friend to come over and play video games. His dad said no. What size problem is this?

Small. I can ask him another time or ask someone else.

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I have 8 problems left on my math assignment and the teacher said we have 5 minutes until the bell rings. What size problem is this?

small-I can do it for homework or during wolf time.

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A woman's home got robbed while she was away on vacation. What size problem is this?

big-she might be crying, upset and/or scared

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I have braces on my teeth and I broke a bracket off. What size problem is this?

medium-I need to tell the school nurse or my family so I can get it fixed.

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Some middle school kids are playing football at recess. One of the boys is making up rules. What size problem is this?

small-You might want to find something else to do at recess. No one wants to play with a cheater.

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I saw my little sister sneak a candy bar in to her pocket while we are at the dollar store. What size problem is this?

medium-tell an adult right away.

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You just realized you missed the bus.

medium-remain calm and tell an adult

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My dog has escaped under the fence and has ran off.

medium-remain calm and see if adults can help

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A lady has a terminal illness. What size problem is this?

Big-she might be upset, crying and feeling really sad.

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