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Size of the Problem

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    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.
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  • 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?
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  • 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?
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