1. Identify the size of a problem
2. Match reaction to size of the
problem
3. Solutions
Tiny
Like a light breeze.
This problem is easily manageable.
Small
It might be a little annoying but easily
solved
Medium
Require more attention and may
require help from an adult.
BIG
Big problems are serious
and require immediate
attention from an adult.
1. Each group will get different
scenarios
2. As a group, you need to sort the
scenarios and see what is the size of
the problem.
What did you notice?
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
"It's okay, it's not a big deal."
"I can try to solve this myself."
"I can ask a friend for help."
Green light
Small
Problem
These problems can
usually be solved easily
or ignored.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS Medium
Problem
Yellow light
Caution! Slow down.
These problems require
some thought and may
need adult support.
"I need to talk to an adult about this." "I can try to find a
solution with the help of a teacher or parent."
"I feel sad because..." or "I feel frustrated because...")
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Red light
Big
Problem
STOP.
These problems are
serious and require
immediate adult
attention.
Telling an Adult
"I feel scared," "I feel angry," "I feel
Different problem sizes can impact our
emotions.