Are you looking for a resource that can help your preschool, pre-k and kindergarten students identify the size of a problem? These Big Problem Little Problem Scenarios will help your young learners differentiate between small, medium, and big problems.

Helping your students see that not all problems are equal, is a great first step in helping our young learners deal with problems that occur in preschool or daycare.

♡♡♡ Did you know this resource is part of a Preschool Conflict Resolution Activities | BUNDLE? & my Size of the Problem |BUNDLE?

Why help young learners understand Big Vs Small Problems?

Having an understanding of big problems vs little problems will allow your young learners to see that not all problems are the same; therefore, our reactions will defer according to the size of a problem.

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What’s Included in this Big Problems vs Little Problems resource?

1. A Detailed Lesson Plan

A comprehensive lesson plan included to help facilitate this lesson. No planning needed!

2. A Display Poster (8.5 x 11 inches)

A easy to refer to visual reminder for your classroom

3. Big Problem Little Problem Scenarios Sorting Activity

21 Big, Medium & Small Problem Scenarios for your young students to sort. An excellent discussion activity! Included are also 9 possible reaction cards to help guide discussion.

4. Print and Go Worksheets (4 pages)

Reinforce learning with these fun worksheets.

5. Comes in full color and black & white version.

The CASEL SEL Competencies Covered?

1. Self-management is the ability to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacity to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation and agency to accomplish personal and collective goals.

2. Responsible decision-making is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations. This includes the capacity to consider ethical standards and safety concerns and to evaluate the benefits and consequences of various actions for personal, social, and collective well-being.

Looking to add to your Unit on Conflict Resolution? Check these resources out:

• Conflict Resolution Games for Preschoolers

• Conflict Resolution Clip Cards

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