Zones
What are the 4 Zones we learned about this year?
Red, yellow, green, blue.
A student is pretending to be sick.
This would be tattling.
Someone pushes your friend to the ground at recess. Is this a small problem or a big problem?
Big problem!
Someone is cheating at game you're playing. What is a Kelso's choice you could use to solve this problem?
Go to another game, talk it out, tell them to stop, walk away.
Molly Lou Melon taught us to be kind to who?
What zone would the emotion "focused" be in?
Green!
You see a student throw things on the bus and the bus driver did not see it.
This would be reporting. It is not safe to throw things on the bus.
Someone cut you in line. Is this a small problem or a big problem?
Small problem!
A student is teasing you. What is a Kelso's choice you could use in this situation?
Ignore it, walk away, ask them to stop.
Can you fill someone's bucket by being unkind?
No! That is bucket dipping!
What is your energy level if you're in the blue zone?
Low energy. Think about when you're sick, tired, bored etc.
A student is not taking turns on the swing.
Tattling. Use a Kelso's choice to help solve this problem!
A student says they don't want to play with you. Is this a small problem or a big problem?
Small problem. Our feelings might be hurt, but it is still a small problem.
A student is making annoying noises in class. What is a Kelso's choice you could use?
Ignore it, tell them to stop.
Are mistakes good or bad?
Good! They help us learn which helps our brain grow.
The yellow zone is also known as our ________ zone. It tells us we are about to lose control.
Warning zone. Just like a yellow light is a warning for us to slow down, when we're in the yellow zone we need a reminder to slow down and think.
You see a student showing another student a knife.
Reporting. Knives are dangerous and we need to make sure everyone is safe at school.
You see a student stealing something out of the teacher's desk. Is this a small problem or a big problem?
Big problem! Stealing is against the law.
A student is trying to steal another student's food. What Kelso's choice could you use?
Tell them to stop. If they do not stop, ask an adult for help.
How many career clusters did we talk about?
6!
Take a walk, listen to music, push-pull-dangle, deep breathing strategies, fidgets etc.
What is the difference between tattling and reporting?
If you are reporting, you are trying to keep someone safe.
What are the 3 things that make a problem "big"?
1. Someone is being hurt.
2. It is dangerous.
3. The law is being broken.
How many Kelso's Choices are there? How many do you need to try before going to an adult?
9 Kelso's Choices
You must try AT LEAST 2 before getting a teacher involved.
What is "the dip"?
That point of any challenge when we feel like giving up.