How Big Is my Problem? School Scenarios | SEL Coping Skills
by Box of OT © 2026
Price: $3.2 USD
Subjects: ot,sel,selfManagement,relationshipSkills,responsibleDecisionMaking,autism,activitiesOfDailyLiving
Grades: 3,4,5,6,7
Description
Tired of small classroom issues turning into big disruptions? These Size of the Problem Scenario Cards help students learn how to accurately judge the size of a problem, so teachers spend less time managing minor issues and more time teaching. This engaging social skills resource supports students in learning when to solve a problem independently, when to ask an adult for help, and when a situation is serious enough to involve emergency services. Skills Students Will Practice - Identifying small, medium, big, and huge problems - Matching reactions to the size of the problem - Knowing when to try to solve an issue independently - Knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help - Understanding when to seek immediate or emergency help Students learn that: š¢ Small problems ā try to solve it independently š” Medium problems ā talk about it or work it out š Big problems ā ask a trusted adult for help š“ Huge problems ā get help immediately / emergency services Real school scenarios make abstract concepts concrete and relatable. Students practice thinking through everyday situations they actually encounter. From forgotten homework to serious safety concerns, building flexible thinking and self-regulation skills. Ideal For: Social emotional learning (SEL) Autism and neurodivergent learners Special education classrooms School counseling Small group or 1:1 intervention
Acknowledgements
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