Big & Small Problems - Counseling SEL Lesson, Conflict Resolution

Easy grab-and-go counseling lesson to teach kids the difference between big problems and small problems. Big problems (when someone is hurt or in danger) should be reported to a safe adult right away. Small problems kids can try to solve themselves. In addition to the difference between big and small problems, this lesson also introduces 9 problem solving strategies. See additional lessons linked below for individual lessons that go into detail on each strategy.  Download includes ASCA lesson plan, worksheet, activity, and google slides. Lesson involves discussion, skills practice, an activity to do as a class, and a worksheet. 

This lesson is super simple - just put on the google slides and work through the easy discussion questions. Very low prep for all you super busy counselors out there!

Lesson Objectives:

• I can tell the difference between big and small problems.
• I can name an adult I would tell if I have a big problem.
• I can try to solve small problems myself.

ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors:

• B-SS1 Responsibility for self and actions
• B-SS8 Advocacy skills for self and others and ability to assert self, when necessary

Check out these other problem solving lessons in my store!

• Sharing & Taking Turns
• Cooling Off
• Saying Sorry
• Talk it Out
• Ignore It
• Walk Away
• Choose a Different Activity
• Say “Please Stop”
• Compromise
• FREEBIE Conflict Resolution Poster

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Please note that for copyright reasons, the included items are not editable. This is a single use license purchase, meaning it may be used by you with your students as many times as you like. It may not be shared with others, even those in your building. If others would like to use it, you may purchase additional licenses at a discount.