Problem Power Slides Problem Power
Fixing Glitches, Hurdles, and Emergencies!
What is a Problem?
A problem is something that doesn't go the way we planned or makes us feel stuck.
They can feel frustrating.
They can feel mad.
But we have tools to fix them!
Small Problems: "Glitches"
What are they?
Dropping your pencil
Losing a game
Not being first in line
The Fix
I can fix these by myself!
Medium Problems: "Hurdles"
What are they?
A friend is being mean
Getting a small scrape
Someone keeps bugging you
The Fix
I might need a little help from a teacher or friend.
Big Problems: "Emergencies"
What are they?
Someone is really hurt
A fire alarm goes off
You feel unsafe
The Fix
I need a grown-up right away!
Match the Size!
Problem
Reaction
SMALL
Keep it cool
MEDIUM
Take a break
BIG
Get help fast
"Small problems get small reactions.
Your Calm Toolbox
Deep Breaths
Count to 10
Push a Wall
Happy Place
Listen to Music
Draw or Paint
Fidget Tool
Your Idea!
Practice Time!
"You are playing a game and you lose. You feel frustrated."
SMALL
MEDIUM
BIG
This is a Glitch! Just take a deep breath and try again.
Practice Time!
"A friend is being mean and calling you names at recess."
SMALL
MEDIUM
BIG
This is a Hurdle! You can talk to your friend or ask a teacher for help.
You are a Problem Fixer!
Remember: Use your tools, stay calm, and know when to ask for help.
Problem Fixer Worksheet Problem Fixer Worksheet
Building Strong Solutions
NAME:
DATE:
1. Match the Size!
Draw a line from the problem on the left to the correct size box on the right.
I broke my favorite crayon.
The fire alarm is going off!
A friend keeps bugging me.
Big Problem
I need help from a grown-up right now!
Small Problem
I can fix this myself with a calm tool.
Medium Problem
I might need a little help to solve this.
2. My Calm Toolbox
Circle 3 tools you can use when you have a Small or Medium problem.
Deep Breaths
Count to 10
Push a Wall
Happy Place
Fidget Tool
Listen to Music
Draw a Picture
My Own Idea
3. Draw and Solve
Think of a Small Problem you had this week. Draw it in the big box below!
What tool did you use to stay calm?
Problem Scale Poster PROBLEM POWER SCALE
Which tool do you need to fix it?
3
BIG
Emergency!
Someone is hurt, unsafe, or there is an alarm.
2
MED
Hurdle!
Mean words, a small scrape, or things aren't fair.
1
SMALL
Glitch!
Lost pencil, lost game, or being last in line.
Match Your Reaction to the Size!
Problem Patrol Teacher Guide PROBLEM POWER: TEACHER GUIDE
Grade: K-2 Duration: 45 Minutes Subject: SEL
Lesson Objectives
Identify the three sizes of problems: Small, Medium, and Big.
Match emotional reactions to the problem size.
Identify personal "Calm-Down Tools" for problem solving.
Required Materials
Problem Power Slides
Problem Fixer Worksheet
Problem Scale Poster
Crayons/Markers
Instructional Pacing
10 MIN
Introduction & Slides
Use the Problem Power Slides to introduce the concept of "Glitches, Hurdles, and Emergencies." Ask students to share examples of times they had a "Small Glitch."
Pro-Tip: Use physical props (like a tiny paper glitch or a large emergency shield) to make the concepts concrete for younger students.
15 MIN
Practice Scenarios
Move through the practice slides. For each one, have students show their "Size Response" using their fingers (1 for Small, 2 for Medium, 3 for Big).
Discussion Prompt:
"If I have a Small problem, but I have a BIG reaction (screaming/crying), how does that make people around me feel? Does it fix the glitch?"
20 MIN
Worksheet & Tool Selection
Distribute the Problem Fixer Worksheet . Assist K-1 students with reading the matching scenarios. While students draw their "Small Problem," walk around and ask which Calm-Down Tool they used to fix it.
Extension & Differentiation
Differentiation
For Pre-Readers:
Read scenarios aloud and use picture cards for problem sizes. Focus heavily on the physical sensation of "taking a breath."
For Advanced Students:
Challenge them to write a "Problem Sentence" (e.g., "The pencil broke.") and a "Solution Sentence" (e.g., "I will sharpen it.").
Classroom Extensions
The "Calm Corner":
Post the Problem Scale Poster in a quiet corner of the room. Provide actual "Tools" like fidgets, books, or a heavy pillow.
The "Glitch Box":
Create a box where students can "deposit" their glitches (write them on paper and toss them) to symbolically let them go.
Common Misconceptions
"Is it okay to be sad for a small problem?" - Explain that feelings are always okay, but our reaction (what we do with our body) should match the size of the problem.
Problem Fixer Answer Key ANSWER KEY
Problem Fixer Worksheet
1. Match the Size!
I broke my favorite crayon.
The fire alarm is going off!
A friend keeps bugging me.
Big Problem
Match with: Fire Alarm
Small Problem
Match with: Broken Crayon
Medium Problem
Match with: Bugging Me
2. My Calm Toolbox
Answers will vary based on student preference. Any three circled items are correct. Common choices for K-2 include Deep Breaths, Count to 10, and Happy Place.
3. Draw and Solve
Verify that the student drawn problem is indeed a "Small Problem" (one they can fix themselves). The tool should match one of the strategies discussed in class (e.g., "I took a breath," "I used a fidget").
Grading Tip:
Focus on the student's ability to distinguish between an Emergency (requiring immediate adult intervention) and a Glitch (something they can manage independently). This is the key safety and self-regulation takeaway for this grade level.
Bluey Problem Power Slides BLUEY
BINGO
For Real Life!
Solving Big and Small Problems
What's a Problem?
BINGO
A problem is when something goes a bit wackadoo and doesn't happen the way we wanted.
They can feel tricky.
They can feel "Trifficult"!
But we can fix it!
Small: A "No Biggie"
Bluey's Level
It's no biggie!
Dropping a toy
Losing at Keepy Uppy
Having to wait 5 minutes
I Can Fix It!
"I can solve this all by myself."
Medium: A "Tricky Bit"
Bingo's Level
This is a bit trifficult!
Someone is being mean
A small bump or scrape
Feeling left out
I Might Need Help!
"I might need to ask a friend or teacher."
Big: An Emergency!
Mum & Dad's Level
Oh Biscuits!
Someone is really hurt
You feel unsafe
Fire or danger!
Grown-Up Now!
"I need to tell an adult immediately."
Problem Scale Check!
NO BIGGIE
I can fix it!
TRICKY BIT
I need help.
EMERGENCY
Mum or Dad!
Our Calm Toolbox
Deep Breaths
Count to 10
Push a Wall
Happy Place
Music Time
Draw it Out
Balloon Play
A Huge Hug!
Hooray!
You're a Problem Solver!
Remember: When things go wackadoo, use your tools and stay calm.
Bluey Problem Fixer Worksheet Problem Solver!
For Real Life
NAME:
DATE:
1. How tricky is the problem?
Draw a line from the problem on the left to the correct size box.
I dropped my favorite toy.
The fire alarm is ringing!
A friend is calling me names.
Emergency
I need help from a grown-up!
No Biggie
I can fix this all by myself.
Tricky Bit
I might need a little help.
2. My Calm Toolbox
Circle 3 tools you can use when things go wackadoo!
Breaths
Count to 10
Push a Wall
Happy Place
Music
Drawing
Toy Ball
My Idea
3. Draw and Solve
Think of a "No Biggie" problem you had.
How did you fix it?
Bluey Problem Scale Poster BLUEY
BINGO
THE PROBLEM SCALE
Is it a "No Biggie" or an Emergency?
3
BIG
Emergency!
Someone is hurt or unsafe.
2
MED
Tricky Bit
Mean words or a trifficult task.
1
SMALL
No Biggie!
A lost toy or a tiny glitch.
Match your reaction to the size!
Bluey Teacher Guide For Real Life: Teacher Guide
K-2 SEL 45 Minutes Bluey Theme
Learning Goals
Identify "No Biggie", "Tricky Bit", and "Emergency".
Match reactions to the size of the problem.
Pick "Calm Tools" for when things go wackadoo.
Bluey Toolbox
Bluey Slides & Poster
Bluey Worksheet
Bluey lingo (Wackadoo, Biscuits)
Markers or Crayons
Lesson Pacing
10 MIN
Intro: Life is Wackadoo!
Use the Bluey Problem Slides to introduce the scale. Explain that sometimes life is "No Biggie" and sometimes it's "Trifficult".
"Oh Biscuits!" Prompt: Ask students to share a time they felt like Bluey or Bingo when a game didn't go their way.
15 MIN
Scale Practice
Show different scenarios on the board. Have students show "1, 2, or 3" fingers for the size of the problem.
Key Question:
"Is this a No Biggie I can fix myself, or do I need Mum or Dad (or teacher) to help?"
20 MIN
Worksheet Time
Distribute the Bluey Problem Worksheet . Encourage students to draw a scenario where they solved a "No Biggie" problem using a calm tool like "Deep Breaths" or "Balloon Play."
For Real Life Tips
Differentiation
For Younger Pups:
Use character puppets to act out the scenarios. Bluey for "No Biggie", Bingo for "Tricky Bits", and Bandit for "Emergency".
For Older Pups:
Have them write down a specific "Calm Down Lingo" phrase they can use, like "I'm doing my best!"
Classroom Magic
The Calm Corner:
Add a "Keepy Uppy" balloon to your calm corner. Gentle balloon play is a great "No Biggie" tool.
Wackadoo Check:
When the class gets loud, do a "Wackadoo Check". Everyone stops, takes a breath, and resets.
Wait, Oh Biscuits!
Mistake: Students thinking Medium problems are "Emergencies."
Fix: Remind them that an Emergency is only when someone is really hurt or unsafe. Everything else is a tricky bit we can work through.
"It's just a game, mate!"
Bluey Answer Key THE CHEAT SHEET
For Real Life Answer Key
1. How tricky is the problem?
I dropped my favorite toy.
-> No Biggie
The fire alarm is ringing!
-> Emergency
A friend is calling me names.
-> Tricky Bit
Emergency
Match: Fire Alarm
No Biggie
Match: Dropped Toy
Tricky Bit
Match: Mean Names
2. Calm Toolbox
Pups will choose their own favorite tools. Most will pick "Breaths", "Count to 10", or "Music". Any choice is a good one, for real life!
3. Draw and Solve
Check if the drawing is a "No Biggie" (something small). The pup should write or tell you a calm tool they used to stay cool!
Expert Tip:
When a pup is upset about a "No Biggie," acknowledge their feelings first, then ask them, "Is this a bit of a tricky bit? Let's use a tool together."
Bluey Calm Tools Poster CALM DOWN TOOLS
When things go wackadoo, try one of these!
Deep Breaths
Like blowing a bubble!
Count to 10
Slow and steady.
Happy Place
Think of a fun game!
Music Time
Hum a happy tune.
Draw it Out
Grab your crayons!
Balloon Play
Gentle Keepy Uppy!
For Real Life!
Bluey Food Sticker Chart For Real Life: Food Taster
Try something new at home!
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Write the food, circle the day and rating, then add your sticker!
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Taste Rating Scale:
1 Not my
2 unsure,
3 It's
4 I like
5 I love
Stickers:
YUM!
YUM!
MEH!
MEH!
BRAVE!
"For Real Life!"
