You left your bike in the rain and now it is rusty. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell an adult what happened.
You find out your best friend is going to a new school next year. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell them you will miss them. Talk to an adult about how you feel. Discuss ways to stay in touch, etc.
A tornado goes through your house. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Big- Take shelter with your family, help with cleaning up, etc.
How many people does a large problem affect?
A lot - whole family, whole school. Call 911
How many people does a small problem affect?
1 to 3
The student next to you is talking too loud to another student and you cannot focus. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Ask them to be quiet. Tell your teacher.
You tripped in the hallway while holding all of your books. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Get up and pick up your books.
How many people does a medium problem affect?
4 to 6
Your friend bumped into you and you both fell and got hurt. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Go see the nurse. Apologize to your friend.
You spill your milk at lunch. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Get napkins and clean it up.
True/False: A small problem can be fixed on your own.
True
A family member is having surgery. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Big. Help take care of the family member after surgery.
Your teacher asked the class a question. You raised your hand but the teacher didn't call on you. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Raise your hand to answer the next question. Shrug your shoulders.
You lost in a game you were playing with friends. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Tell your friends "good game", say "bummer", "oh well", "there's always next time", etc.
Someone is calling you names in the hallway. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Tell an adult. Ignore the student
Your pencil breaks and you do not have another one. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Small. Ask your teacher for a pencil.
You cannot find your school ID after changing for gym. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Ask your gym teacher for help looking for it.
You lied about your grades to your parents. What is the size of the problem? What is an appropriate reaction?
Medium. Talk to your parents and apologize for lying.