Size of the Problem
While helping students learn appropriate reactions to situations and real or perceived problems, the following information on the Size of the Problem is being taught in classrooms in grades 2-5. In discussing situations with your child, you may ask questions, such as "How big was the problem?", "Did your actions make the problem smaller or bigger?" , and "Did your emotions match the size of your problem?"
Size of Problem |
Who Can Help |
Examples of Problems |
Possible Emotional Reactions |
5 |
Emergency, 911, Firefighter,
Police, Ambulance
|
Danger, Fire, Tornado, Seriously ill or injured person |
Terrified, Anxious |
4 |
Special Adult to Fix:
Principal, Doctor, Counselor, Dentist |
Someone hits you, destroys your property, sick or injured, bullying, divorce, tragedy
|
Very Sad, Furious, Afraid
|
3
|
Adult to Fix:
Teacher, Parent, Nurse, Babysitter
|
You are slightly sick, You can’t figure out how to do assignment
|
Nervous, Sad
|
2
|
A kid can fix it by him/herself
|
People talking about you, receiving consequences for unexpected behavior
|
Frustrated Angry
|
1
|
Let it Go: So small its not really
a problem at all
|
Having to work with someone you don’t like, Not being first in line, having to wait or take turns
|
Irritated, Disappointed |