How big is this problem?

Tap the size that matches your problem, then check if your reaction matches.

😊
Tiny / Glitch
I can handle this myself
Pencil broke • Someone bumped me • Can't find my eraser • Small wait
Matching Reaction
Let it go, take a breath, fix it yourself, say "oh well"
🤔
Small
A little annoying but fixable
Lost my homework • Friend said something rude • Forgot lunch • Changed plans
Matching Reaction
Talk it out, ask for help, make a new plan, compromise
😟
Medium
I need some help with this
Argument with friend • Bad grade • Missed the bus • Left out of a game
Matching Reaction
Tell an adult, take a break, use coping strategies, problem-solve together
😰
Big
This is serious and upsetting
Being bullied • Family fight • Pet is sick • Lost something important
Matching Reaction
Cry, need time to calm down, talk to trusted adult, take a longer break
🆘
Huge / Emergency
Crisis - get help NOW
Someone is hurt • Fire or danger • Very sick • Someone in trouble
Matching Reaction
Get an adult immediately, call 911, it's okay to panic a little - get help fast
Does your reaction match the size of this problem?

About Size of Problem

Size of Problem is a free problem rating app from Sensory Shock. Rate problem size from tiny to huge. It's part of our emotional-regulation toolkit, used in calm-down corners, during transitions, and for co-regulation practice at home, in classrooms, and in therapy sessions. Like every app on the site, it opens instantly in your web browser — no download, no account, and no cost — and works on tablets, phones, computers, and classroom touchscreens.

Frequently asked questions

What is Size of Problem?

Rate problem size from tiny to huge. It's one of 115+ free accessibility apps on Sensory Shock.

Is Size of Problem free?

Yes. Every Sensory Shock app is free forever — no paywalls, no accounts, and no sign-up. Open it and use it.

Do I need to download or install anything?

No. Size of Problem runs entirely in your web browser on phones, tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and interactive whiteboards.

When would I use Size of Problem?

It's commonly used in calm-down corners, during transitions, or any time big feelings show up — at home, at school, or in therapy.

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