You planned to go to Magic Springs but a storm has unexpectedly moved in. What size reaction should I give?
small-you can be bummed out or disappointed. Maybe go to the movies instead!
You have a terrible sore throat and just feel achy all over. What size reaction does this need?
medium-tell an adult!
Your family is involved in a bad car accident. What size problem is this?
big-this is an emergency and help is needed.
A lady has a terminal illness. What size problem is this?
Big-she might be upset, crying and feeling really sad.
I wanted my friend to come over and play video games. His dad said no. What size problem is this?
Small. I can ask him another time or ask someone else.
I'm at school and feel like I have a fever. What size problem is this?
medium! I need to get help from an adult. (probably the school nurse)
You just realized you missed the bus.
medium-remain calm and tell an adult
I have 8 problems left on my math assignment and the teacher said we have 5 minutes until the bell rings. What size problem is this?
small-I can do it for homework or during wolf time.
My problem is frustrating and annoying. I can solve it myself because no one is in danger. What size is my problem?
Small
A person on the internet is asking you some personal questions. What size reaction does this need?
medium-tell your parents right away. Stranger danger! This could also possibly have a big reaction.
My dog has escaped under the fence and has ran off.
medium-remain calm and see if adults can help
Some middle school kids are playing football at recess. One of the boys is making up rules. What size problem is this?
small-You might want to find something else to do at recess. No one wants to play with a cheater.
A man was choking in a restaurant. He was grabbing his throat and it was an emergency situation. What size problem was it?
Big
I just got to school and realized I left my chromebook at home. Is this a BIG problem?
no. I can borrow one from the library.
A woman's home got robbed while she was away on vacation. What size problem is this?
big-she might be crying, upset and/or scared
The house next to yours is on fire. What size problem is this?
big-This is an emergency! Someone needs to call 911.
There were a group of kids cussing on the bus. There were little kids nearby and they could hear. What size problem was it?
Medium
You had a $10 bill and now it's missing from your pocket. What size reaction does this need?
Small -remain calm and retrace your steps.
Your parents are getting a divorce. What reaction size would be appropriate?
Big-you might feel really upset, sad and/or scared.
There was a bug in my bathroom in the middle of the night. I cause a commotion and wake people up. Did my reaction match the size of my problem?
no! I overreacted big time.
I saw my little sister sneak a candy bar in to her pocket while we are at the dollar store. What size problem is this?
medium-tell an adult right away.
My trip got cancelled during Covid. I was bummed out and really disappointed. Did my reaction match the size of my problem?
yes
You saw a mad student walk out the back door at school. What reaction does this need?
medium-let a teacher know right away!