This game is designed to help children differentiate between big problems, medium problems, and small problems. Older children can then identify solutions to each problem.
John and Monica are playing Candy Land. Monica wins. "No fair," yells John! He slams his fist on the table. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
John has a SMALL problem! How does he feel? What can he do to feel better?
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Jenna's mom is very sick and has to go to the hospital. The next day at school, Jenna can't stop worrying about her mom. She starts to cry. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Jenna has a BIG problem! How does she feel? What can she do to feel better?
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Kate drops her ice cream cone on the ground. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Kate has a SMALL problem! How does she feel? What can she do to feel better?
5
Jose is at recess when a boy he doesn't know starts to yell at him. The boy says that he is going to hurt Jose. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Jose has a BIG problem! How does he feel? What should he do?
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Amanda doesn't want to go to school today. When her grandma wakes her up, she says, "No! I want to stay in bed!" Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Amanda has a SMALL problem! How does she feel? What should she do?
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Megan and Natasha can't agree on what game to play. Megan wants to play jump rope, and Natasha wants to ride her bike. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Megan and Natasha have a SMALL problem! How do they feel? What should they do?
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Kevin's parents are yelling at each other in the kitchen. They say that they will get a divorce. Kevin doesn't know what to do. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Kevin has a BIG problem! How does he feel? What should he do?
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Carlos is in class when his teacher asks him a question. He doesn't know the answer. Is this a big problem or a small problem?
Carlos has a SMALL problem! How does he feel? What should he do?