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Is It a Problem?

Look at a small everyday moment, sort it into a problem, not a problem or it depends, and think about a small next step.

About 6 to 12 · Telling a real problem from a small thing, and thinking about who it affects.

Pick a level

Change it any time. Every level is a good level.

Answer your way. Tap it, point to it, say it, sign it, or show a card or device. Every way counts the same.

Is it a problem?

Look at each picture. Is it a problem, or not a problem?

  • A problemSomething needs fixing
  • Not a problemThings can carry on

Then tap the picture to change one thing, and look again.

For grown-ups

Away from the screen: When something small happens, ask together: is this a problem, not a problem, or does it depend?

The situations here are small and made up. If one matches a real worry, stop the game and talk about the real thing.

Easy
Moments that are clearly a problem or clearly fine.
Medium
Small things that look like problems but are fine, and the other way round.
Hard
Moments where it depends, and one detail changes the answer.
  • Start on Easy, even if it looks too simple. Success first, then move up when your child wants to.
  • Say the lines aloud together. Hearing a phrase in a real voice is the point of the game.
  • These are common patterns, not rules. Your child's own way of talking is real talking.
  • Wait a little longer than feels natural. Quiet thinking time is part of it.
  • If they pick something you did not expect, ask them to tell you about it. Their reason is often interesting.
  • Pointing, signing, a device or a picture card are all real answers. Speaking is not the goal here.
  • Stop when it stops being fun. A few minutes, often, beats a long sitting.

A game and a starting point, not an assessment. All Talking Together games