Problem solving
Greg lost his phone. What is the size of the problem? How can he solve it.
This a medium sized problem. He can used "find my iphone". He can call it and listen for the ringer. He can retrace his steps and try to find it.
Charlie forgot his homework. What is the size of the problem? How can he solve it?
This is a small problem. He can talk to the teacher and do it during lunch. He can accept that he might have a consequence.
A student keeps bumping into Anne on purpose in the hall. Today she made her spill all over books. What size is the problem and how could Anne solve it?
This is a medium problem. She could talk to her teacher or therapist about it. She could talk to her mom and her mom can call the school.