Kelso's Choices
How many Kelso's Choices should you try when solving a small problem before finding an adult to help?
At least 2.
What is square breathing?
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, and rest for 4 seconds.
What is a synonym for the word "mad?"
Examples: frustrated, irritated, angry
What is the word that means "working together to come up with a solution?"
Compromise
Name two things your group agrees on that are important qualities to have in a good friend.
Examples honesty, trust, fairness, caring
What is the hand and body motions to tell someone to "please stop?"
Palm forward, serious face and eye contact
What is a way you can cool off and calm your body while sitting in your chair?
Answers vary. Example: Push, pull, dangle.
What is an antonym for the word "sad?"
happy, excited, peaceful
What can you do if someone on the playground is sitting in a corner with their head down?
Ask them if they would like to play, or help them find an adult to talk to if there is a problem.
How are hurtful words like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube?
Hurtful words sometimes can't be taken back, just like it's very hard to put toothpaste back in the tube.
Name two things you can do when you disagree if someone is "out" when playing pogo?
What should you always do ahead of time if you need to take a short break outside the classroom to cool off?
Name a positive feelings that people can have after practicing mindfulness?
calm, focused
When our faces communicate our emotions, it is called facial _______.
How did the girl in the story "My Secret Bully" solve her problem?
She finally got advice from her mom, practiced what to say to her friend, and confronted her at school about her bullying.
Give an example of a big problem and name an adult who you can ask for help.
Answers vary. Example: Someone gets really hurt playing on the playground bars. You find a lunch supervisor right away.
What are two examples of words people use when they are making a negative or reactive statement?
Answers vary. Examples: always, never, because of you
Instead of saying, "You can't boss me around," make an "I" Statement by filling in the blanks:
I feel ______ when you __________ and I want you to ___________.
I feel frustrated when you tell me what to do and want you to listen to my ideas.
Only _____ % of how we communicate is through words.
7%
When a friend makes one unkind choice and says something that hurts your feelings, it is not bullying, but instead it is called a _____ _________.
mean moment
What does "confidentiality" mean?
What is said in here stays in here!
"I'm going to ask my coach to help me practice."
What does Mindfulness mean?
Mindfulness is practicing being calm and concentrate on how your body and mind feel at that moment.
Name three ways our body communicates our thoughts and feelings without speaking?
Examples: facial cues, body language, hand gestures, tone of voice
Bullying happens when:
1. One person is being hurtful and has power over another person.
2. The bully has been clearly told to stop, but they continue.
3. The victim has not said or done anything mean in return.
4. _(fill in the blank)______________________
4. The bullying has not happened just once, but many times.