Size of the Problem Worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go step by step to match each problem with the best reaction(s). We’ll think about what makes sense for each situation — not too big a reaction, not too small. Just right!

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1. Someone is Making Fun of You

This can hurt your feelings, but it’s usually not dangerous.
→ Good reactions:
- Take a Break (walk away to calm down)
- Share Your Feelings with Someone (tell a friend or adult how you feel)
- Tell an Adult Right Away (if it keeps happening or feels like bullying)

*Not good:* Yell, Call Emergency Services — those are too strong for this.

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2. You Drop Your Icecream Cone

Oops! Sad, but not serious.
→ Good reactions:
- Be Flexible (accept that sometimes things happen)
- Ask If You Can Get a New Icecream Cone (maybe someone will help!)
- Stay Calm (don’t cry or yell over something small)

*Not good:* Get Help From an Adult (unless you’re very young), Call Emergency Services — way too much!

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3. There is a Fire

This is VERY serious and dangerous.
→ Good reactions:
- Find or Stay in a Safe Place (get out safely!)
- Call for Emergency Services (call 911 or local emergency number)
- Get Help From an Adult (if you’re with one, let them handle it)
- Stay Calm (panicking makes it worse)

*Not good:* Take a Break, Be Flexible — no time for that during a fire!

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4. You Don't Understand How to do Your Math Homework

Frustrating, but not dangerous.
→ Good reactions:
- Ask If You Can Get Help (from teacher, parent, or friend) → “Get Help From an Adult” fits here
- Stay Calm (don’t get mad at yourself)
- Take a Break (step away, then come back fresh)

*Not good:* Yell, Call Emergency Services — nope!

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5. While Playing Outside Your Friend Fell & Broke Their Leg

This is serious — broken bones need help fast!
→ Good reactions:
- Get Help From an Adult (right away!)
- Call for Emergency Services (if no adult is near, call 911)
- Stay Calm (so you can help your friend better)
- Tell an Adult Right Away (same as getting help)

*Not good:* Be Flexible, Ask for new ice cream — not relevant here!

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Now let’s list the matches clearly:

✔ Someone is Making Fun of You →
- Take a Break
- Share Your Feelings with Someone
- Tell an Adult Right Away

✔ You Drop Your Icecream Cone →
- Be Flexible
- Ask If You Can Get a New Icecream Cone
- Stay Calm

✔ There is a Fire →
- Find or Stay in a Safe Place
- Call for Emergency Services
- Get Help From an Adult
- Stay Calm

✔ You Don't Understand How to do Your Math Homework →
- Get Help From an Adult
- Stay Calm
- Take a Break

✔ While Playing Outside Your Friend Fell & Broke Their Leg →
- Get Help From an Adult
- Call for Emergency Services
- Stay Calm
- Tell an Adult Right Away

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Final Answer:
Match each problem to these appropriate reactions:

- Someone is Making Fun of You: Take a Break, Share Your Feelings with Someone, Tell an Adult Right Away
- You Drop Your Icecream Cone: Be Flexible, Ask If You Can Get a New Icecream Cone, Stay Calm
- There is a Fire: Find or Stay in a Safe Place, Call for Emergency Services, Get Help From an Adult, Stay Calm
- You Don't Understand How to do Your Math Homework: Get Help From an Adult, Stay Calm, Take a Break
- While Playing Outside Your Friend Fell & Broke Their Leg: Get Help From an Adult, Call for Emergency Services, Stay Calm, Tell an Adult Right Away