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Two students sitting in the back of the bus get out of their seats, and slide under the seat in front of them. They grab the legs of the students.
Big Problem
Small Problem
On the playground, you see two students throwing sticks at other kids. You approach the students and tell them to stop. They say the sticks are too small to hurt anyone.
Big Problem
Small Problem
You have a new haircut. Two students in your class tell you they liked your old hair style.
Big Problem
Small Problem
In the restroom, you notice students throwing wads of paper and putting it into the toilet, trying to stop it up.
Big Problem
Small Problem
When you go to the restroom, you see a kid from another class writing on the walls.
Big Problem
Small Problem
At recess, you approach a group of kids. You ask what they're doing and one of them tells you to go away.
Small Problem
Big Problem
At lunch, a student asks for some of your chips. You say she can't have any. She says, she's going to tell the teacher you won't share.
Big Problem
Small Problem
Some kids are playing basketball at recess. Your team thinks that other team is cheating.
Big Problem
Small Problem
During morning work, you notice a student has forgotten to put his name on his paper. You remind him. The student tells you, "Mind your own beeswax."
Small Problem
Big Problem
You are walking in the hall at school when a classmate passes you and rolls their eyes. Your feelings are hurt.
Big Problem
Small Problem
You pass a kindergarten student carrying a water bottle in the hall. They drop the bottle and the water spills all over the floor.
Big Problem
Small Problem
Your friend is making you do whatever they say or they won't be your friend.
Small Problem
Big Problem
You are eating your lunch and you start feeling really sick.
Small Problem
Big Problem
At recess, a kid is running and bumps into you. You fall down.
Big Problem
Small Problem
You notice your neighbor is not following the teacher's directions when they should be..
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Small Problem
Your class is in the media center and you see your friend tearing the pages in the book they are reading.
Big Problem
Small Problem
