You lost a game you were playing with friends. What size is the problem? Should I cry and scream?
Big. Yes, I should cry and scream.
Small. No, that would be unexpected.
Your best friend moved far away. What size is the problem?
Small. No big deal.
Medium. I might need help to deal with my feelings.
Your mom lost her job. What size is the problem? Is it ok to be scared and confused?
Big. Yes, it's expected to be scared and confused.
Small. No, I should not be scared or confused.
You spilled some of your drink at lunch. What size is the problem? Is it ok to feel disappointed?
Small. Yes, it's ok to feel disappointed.
Big. I should be really upset, crying and yelling.
Your pencil breaks and you don't have another one. What size is the problem? Should I scream and cry?
Small. No, that would be unexpected.
Medium. Yes, I should scream and cry.
You fell down in gym class but you are ok. Size? Should you call 911?
Small. No, just get up.
Big. Yes, call 911.
A tornado goes through your town. What size is the problem? If people are screaming and crying is that expected?
Big. Yes, it is expected to see people screaming and crying
Small. No, people should just take a breath.
You come to school late. When you get to your classroom no-one is in there. What size is the problem? Will I need help?
Big. Yes, I should call 911.
Medium. Yes, you might need help.
Someone took your new pair of shoes. What size is the problem? Is it expected to be upset?
Medium, I might need help. Yes, it's expected to be upset.
Small. No, I should not be upset.
You left your bike in the rain and now it is rusty. What size is the problem? Is an expected reaction screaming and crying?
Big. Yes, I should scream and cry.
Medium. No, it's upsetting but screaming and crying would be
Your friend bumped into you and you both fell getting hurt. What size is the problem? Is it ok to be upset for awhile?
Small. I should not be upset.
Medium. Yes, it's expected to be upset for awhile.
There was a fire at your school. What size is the problem? What is the expected reaction?
Small. I just won't think about it.
Big. I am scared, upset. I may cry.
A pipe broke in your basement and flooded your house. What size is the problem? Can I fix it by myself?
Medium. I can fix it by myself.
Big. No, I need help.
Someone is bullying you and you are scared to come to school. What size is the problem? Can I just take a breath to help?
Small. Yes, just take a breath.
Big. No, I need to get help.
A family member is having a serious surgery. What size is the problem? What is the expected reaction?
Big. I feel sad and scared. I may need help to calm down.
Small. I can just forget about it.
My teacher forgot to do the Pledge of Allegiance this morning. What size is the problem? Expected reaction?
Medium. I am very worried and need help from 3 others.
Small. Take a breath, stay calm.
