What size is your problem?

Small Problems

These are problems that you can solve yourself. Small problems tend to make you feel annoyed. Examples of small problems would be:

• Someone making noise while working.

• Name calling

• Not sharing a toy

• Cutting in line

• Not wanting to be friends

• Making faces

Big Problems

These are problems that you need to talk to an adult to in order to solve the problem. Big problems bring strong feelings. Examples of big problems would be:

• Playing with matches

• Throwing rocks

• Someone is hurt (bleeding) or not getting up.

• Stealing from someone

• Being bullied

Where is my problem coming from?

Clay Problems

These are problems that you own. The problem has happened because of something that you did. This type of problem you can change the problem itself. Examples of clay problems would be:

• Not doing your homework

• Getting bad grades

• Chores not being done when they are supposed to be.

• Procrastinating

Rock Problems

These are problems that are owned by someone else. Someone else is causing the problem. This type of problem cannot be changed, so you must change how you deal with the problem. Examples of rock problems would be:

• Being bullied

• Someone being noisy when you are trying to concentrate.

• Parents separation or divorce

• Grief/loss

• Making faces at you.