Who is glassman?
He gets upset very quickly. His degree of upset does not match the seriousness of the problem. Usually thinks things are not fair.
Even though I have a small problem. I feel myself getting upset. Instead of letting Glassman thinking get me, I go and do something that will calm me down. What thinking does this show?
Flexible thinking (superflex)
Someone has changed my plans. I become upset and start crying/screaming that everything is ruined. I'm so upset I won't let others try and help me. What types of thinking does this show?
Rockbrain and Glassman together.
Who is Superflex?
He helps you be a flexible thinker (helps change how you think). Think about how you act and behave to others. Be a problem-solver.
Another student keeps calling you names. What size of problem is this?
Medium problem.
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How can I help myself in a big problem?
I can get 2 or more adults to help me.
The house is on fire. What size of problem is this?
Big problem.
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What is a big problem?
Will take a long time to solve this problem. Will need 2 or more grown-ups for this problem.
You don't get to go first. What size of problem is this?
Small problem.
What are the 3 sizes of problems/reactions?
Small, medium and big.
How can I help myself in a medium problem?
I can try myself or ask for an adult.
What is a small problem?
Can be solved easily and quickly. Can also be solved by myself or with a friend.
A tornado has been seen in your town. What size of problem is this?
Big problem.
Someone told me no. What size of problem is this?
Small problem.
Can rock brain and glassman attacked me at the same time?
Yes - that is why we always need to stay flexible and let Superflex help us with our thinking.
What are some ways to defeat Glassman?
STOP and think about the problem. Tell yourself to take a break and walk away. Ask for help. Take a deep breath to calm down.
Shawnie has a big problem but he reacts with a small reaction. Does this match the big problem?
No - his reaction is too small for this big problem. Can always ask 2 or more adults to help if he is unsure.
Someone pushes you down while playing a game. What size of problem is this?
Medium problem.
What is a medium problem?
can be solved in a short period of time. Will also need 1 grown-up to solve this problem.
I get upset really easily even though the problem is very small. What thinking does this show?
Glassman
Cooper has a small problem but he reacts with a big reaction. Does this match the small problem?
No - his reaction is too big for this small problem. Can always ask a friend if he is unable to do it himself.
How can I help myself in a small problem?
Try myself or ask for a friends help.
The power to your house turned off and there will be no power for days. What size of problem is this?
Big problem.
You scrap your knee on the playgroudn. What size of problem is this?
Medium problems.
You lost a video game. What size of problem is this?
Small problem