SIZE OF THE PROBLEM Worksheets Reactions Problems & Solutions Small Medium Big

Are your students having big reactions to small problems — and struggling to tell the difference? Teaching students how to understand the size of the problem and choose the right reaction can be challenging, especially when emotions take over. Our Size of the Problem worksheets, activities and questionnaires resource is designed to help students slow down, reflect, and learn how to match their reactions to small, medium, and big problems.

Our size of the problem resource provides structured worksheets, reflection questions, and activities that guide students to think about what’s happening, how big the problem feels, and what kind of response or help is needed. Instead of labeling behaviors as “right” or “wrong,” students learn practical problem-solving and emotional regulation skills they can use in real-life situations.

What’s Included in our Size of the Problem Resource

• Size of the Problem worksheet for identifying small, medium, and big problems

• Reflection questions focused on reactions, choices, and problem-solving

• Questionnaires and checklists to support self-awareness and discussion

• A Roll & Reflect game to reinforce problem size and matching reactions

How This Resource Helps Students

• Learn the difference between small, medium, and big problems

• Understand how reactions can be too big, too small, or just right

• Practice choosing reactions that are helpful, calm, and safe

• Build emotional awareness, impulse control, and coping skills

Ideal For

• School counseling small groups

• Individual counseling sessions

• SEL lessons and behavior support

• Social-emotional learning interventions

These Size of the Problem worksheets help students build lifelong skills by learning that not all problems need the same reaction — and that asking for help is sometimes the best choice of all.