feelings and calm choices
This feeling might happen when someone takes your toy or cuts in line.
mad/angry
This kind of problem is one kids can usually try to solve first.
small problem
This is a kind word you can use when you want to play.
please
This is something kind you can do with your face.
smie
This means you keep going even when something is hard.
What is trying?
This feeling might happen on the first day of school or before trying something new
Nervous
This Kelso choice means leaving the problem area.
What is walk away
This is something a good friend does when someone is talking.
listen
This is something kind you can say when someone helps you.
Thank you
This word can help your brain when you say, “I can’t do it…”
saying YET after
This is something you can do slowly to calm your body.
take deep breaths
This Kelso choice means asking someone to please stop.
Please stop
This is what you can say when someone looks lonely.
Say do you want to play?
This means treating people, places, and things carefully.
being respectful
This is something you can do after making a mistake.
What is try again/fix it/learn from it?
This is a calm choice you can make instead of yelling.
use a quiet calm voice
This Kelso choice means asking someone to please stop.
go to another game
This means everyone gets a turn
Sharing and taking turns
This is a kind thing to do if someone drops their crayons.
help them pick them up
This is what your brain does when you practice
grown
This is a place or person you can go to when you need help calming down.
What is a teacher/counselor/calm spot?
This is when you should get an adult right away.
big problem
This is what you can do if you hurt someone’s feelings.
apologize
This is how you can show respect during a lesson.
What is listen, raise your hand, and stay with the group?
This is a brave thing to do when something is new.
try