feelings and calm choices
Kelso choices
friendship
Kindness
growth mindset
100

This feeling might happen when someone takes your toy or cuts in line.

mad/angry

100

This kind of problem is one kids can usually try to solve first.

small problem

100

This is a kind word you can use when you want to play.

please

100

This is something kind you can do with your face.

smie

100

This means you keep going even when something is hard.

What is trying?

200

This feeling might happen on the first day of school or before trying something new

Nervous

200

This Kelso choice means leaving the problem area.

What is walk away

200

This is something a good friend does when someone is talking.

listen

200

This is something kind you can say when someone helps you.

Thank you

200

This word can help your brain when you say, “I can’t do it…”

saying YET after

300

This is something you can do slowly to calm your body.

take deep breaths

300

This Kelso choice means asking someone to please stop.

Please stop

300

This is what you can say when someone looks lonely.

Say do you want to play?

300

This means treating people, places, and things carefully.

being respectful

300

This is something you can do after making a mistake.

What is try again/fix it/learn from it?

400

This is a calm choice you can make instead of yelling.

use a quiet calm voice

400

This Kelso choice means asking someone to please stop.

go to another game

400

This means everyone gets a turn

Sharing and taking turns

400

This is a kind thing to do if someone drops their crayons.

help them pick them up

400

This is what your brain does when you practice

grown

500

This is a place or person you can go to when you need help calming down.

What is a teacher/counselor/calm spot?

500

This is when you should get an adult right away.

big problem

500

This is what you can do if you hurt someone’s feelings.

apologize

500

This is how you can show respect during a lesson.

What is listen, raise your hand, and stay with the group?

500

This is a brave thing to do when something is new.

try

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