Problem Size and Zone Detective
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Problem Size and Zone Detective
Learning to identify problem sizes Understanding emotional zones Building self-regulation skills
What Are Problem Sizes?
Small problems: Minor inconveniences that last a short time Medium problems: More serious issues that may need help Big problems: Serious situations requiring immediate adult help Different problems require different responses
Understanding the Zones
Green Zone: Calm, focused, ready to learn Yellow Zone: Excited, worried, or frustrated Red Zone: Angry, terrified, or out of control Blue Zone: Sad, tired, or sick
Scenario 1: The Broken Pencil
Your pencil breaks during a test What size problem is this? What zone might this put you in? What strategy would help?
Scenario 2: Friend Argument
Your best friend is ignoring you after an argument What size problem is this? What zone might this put you in? What strategy would help?
Scenario 3: Safety Concern
Someone is threatening to hurt you or others What size problem is this? What zone might this put you in? What strategy would help?
Problem-Solving Strategies by Size
{"left":"SMALL PROBLEMS: Take deep breaths, count to 10, ask for simple help, use positive self-talk\nMEDIUM PROBLEMS: Talk to trusted adult, use problem-solving steps, ask friends for advice, take a break","right":"BIG PROBLEMS: Tell adult immediately, call for help, remove yourself from danger, follow safety rules"}
Think and Discuss
Can you think of a time when you used the wrong sized response for a problem? What happened? How could you handle it differently now?
Practice Scenarios
Scenario A: Forgot homework at home Scenario B: Feeling left out at lunch Scenario C: Witnessing bullying Work with a partner to identify problem size and zone
Remember
The size of your response should match the size of your problem All feelings are okay, but we can choose our actions When in doubt, ask a trusted adult for help