This poster is from the curriculm Second Step, I know some of you know these skills. Students, please practice these skills if you are having a strong feeling.

Remember: Name your feeling because you have to know what you are feeling.

Then: use a coping or calm down skill like breathing.

If you can not think of a calm down/coping skill, try one of the ones in the picture above.

A small problem is a problem you can solve on your own or with other friends, normally you do not need a adult to help.

Remember, do not play the blame game. A problem is a NEED or a WANT. AVOID playing the blame game by saying what is the problem for YOU using "I statements..."

Which one of these sentances are playing the blame game?

• I feel sad because I don't have anyone to play with.

• I don't like them because they dont want to play with me.

Remember, a problem is a need or a want. What is the difference between a big problem and a small problem? Take a look at the picture to your left. What is a difference you notice?