You break your arm in P.E. class. How big is your problem?
5 - Emergency!
Do not keep this to yourself! Shout for help!
You can't find your homework. How big is your problem?
2 or 3 - Small - Medium Problem
It is what it is. I can ask my teacher if I can bring it tomorrow.
Your pet is missing. How big is this problem?
4 - Big Problem
You can't find your pet. Ask your parent for help.
Someone is making fun of you. How big is your problem?
2-3 Small to Medium Problem
You can ask them to stop or you can walk away.
Someone stole your toy. How big is your problem?
3 - Medium Problem
You can ask for it back, or find an adult to help you.
You tripped and skinned your knee. How big is your problem?
3-4 Medium to Big Problem.
You can call for help, clean up your knee, or walk to an adult and explain what happened.
Someone is coughing loudly and it is bothering you. How big is your problem?
2 : Small problem.
This is irritating, but it is not dangerous. You can ignore the situation or offer them water.
Your parent is late to picking you up. How big is your problem?
2-3: Small to Medium Problem
You might be feeling hurt or lonely, but you are not in danger. You can express that you feel sad or upset.
You have to go to the doctor's office. How big is your problem?
1 - No problem
The doctor will take care of me and my parent will be with me.
Your teacher says that recess is over. How big is your problem?
1 - No problem.
You had your time at recess. You might be bummed you have to go inside, but you can handle it and go inside.
