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Falling and breaking an arm in PE. What size is the problem? What reaction would you expect?

Big. Crying, screaming, needing help is expected.

Small. Just take a breath.

Your pencil falls on the floor. Small or Big Problem? Do you need help?

Small. No, I can fix it myself.

Big. I need a lot of help.

Is a big problem easy to fix?

No!

Is a small problem easy to fix?

Yes!

There is a big earthquake. Small or Big Problem? Can I fix it by myself?

Big! No, I will need help.

Small. I can fix it by myself.

I can't find my phone. What size is the problem? What is an expected reaction?

Medium. I am worried and may need help.

Big. I better call 911.

My teacher forgot to do the Pledge of Allegiance this morning. What size is the problem? Expected reaction?

Small. Take a breath, stay calm.

Medium. I am very worried and need help from 3 others.

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.

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?

Big. No, I need to get help.

Small. Yes, just take a breath.

A pipe broke in your basement and flooded your house. What size is the problem? Can I fix it by myself?

Big. No, I need help.

Medium. I can fix it by myself.

There was a fire at your school. What size is the problem? What is the expected reaction?

Big. I am scared, upset. I may cry.

Small. I just won't think about it.

Your friend bumped into you and you both fell getting hurt. What size is the problem? Is it ok to be upset for awhile?

Medium. Yes, it's expected to be upset for awhile.

Small. 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?

Medium. No, it's upsetting but screaming and crying would be

Big. Yes, I should scream and cry.

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 come to school late. When you get to your classroom no-one is in there. What size is the problem? Will I need help?

Medium. Yes, you might need help.

Big. Yes, I should 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 fell down in gym class but you are ok. Size? Should you call 911?

Small. No, just get up.

Big. Yes, call 911.

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 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 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.

Your best friend moved far away. What size is the problem?

Medium. I might need help to deal with my feelings.

Small. No big deal.

You lost a game you were playing with friends. What size is the problem? Should I cry and scream?

Small. No, that would be unexpected.

Big. Yes, I should cry and scream.