Big Problem, Little Problem
Kelso's Choice
Being mean, being rude and bullying
Stop Bullying! Be a Buddy
Tattling or Reporting
100
What two feelings must you feel to let you know that a problem is a BIG problem?
Scared and Worried (or Nervous)
100
What would you do? In the bus, there is a boy who keeps making faces at you, and it is making you annoyed.
Since this is a little problem, you use Kelso's choice. The best Kelso's Choice is to ignore the person.
100
What is the difference between being mean and being rude?
Being mean is when you hurt someone on purpose. Being rude is when your hurt someone on accident.
100
If you are getting bullied, what are three things you must do?
Stop, Talk and Walk!
100
What is the difference between tattling and reporting?
Tattling: Someone who tattles want the other person to get in trouble. Usually, the problem they are facing is a little problem. Avoid being a tattle tale! Reporting: Someone reports when they want to tell an adult about a big problem. Usually, the problem is related to being dangerous or destructive.
200
If you have a little problem, what should you do?
Turn to Kelso's Choice
200
What would you do? You saw that there is a thumbtack on somebody's desk.
This is a big problem. Someone can get hurt from the thumbtack. Because this is a big problem, you should tell an adult.
200
Is this being mean, being rude or bullying? On Monday, Teresa tripped you on the bus on purpose. On Wednesday, Teresa told the teacher that you were being mean to her even though it is NOT true. The following week, Teresa took your pencil and claimed it as hers.
Bullying. She is being mean to you on purpose, and doing it over and over and over.
200
If you saw someone getting bullied by another kid, what do you do?
Always do something to stop the bullying! Be a buddy. Tell the bully to stop if you feel safe to do so. Walk the target away from the person who is bullying.
200
Tattling or reporting: "Jennifer stood up when you told everyone to sit down!"
Tattling. This person wants to get Jennifer in trouble over a little problem. There is no destruction or danger.
300
If you have a BIG problem, what should you do?
Tell an adult.
300
What would you do? When playing tag, someone pushed you down and made your knees bleed a lot.
Tell an adult! Chances are, you're scared and worried because you're bleeding. If you're scared and worried, and you feel like you're in danger, this is a big problem.
300
Is this being mean, being rude or bullying? Someone laughed at you when you're getting bullied by another person.
This person is being mean (and not being a buddy!). This person is making the situation worse for you on purpose.
300
In the Stop. Talk. and Walk, what are some things you can say when you "talk"?
* you can make a joke * you can say something random * you can say, 'stop, I'm going to leave' you can say anything that is not mean back.
300
Tattling or reporting: "John is making faces at me!"
Tattling. Small problem. No destruction. No danger
400
Is this a big problem or little problem? Please explain why you think it is a big problem or little problem. Casey heard a rumor about how he has 7 toes.
Little problem. Even though he might be feeling angry and sad, he is not feeling scared or worried.
400
What would you do? Someone told you that you're best friend was telling other people you have 7 toes.
Even though you're hurt, this is a small problem. If you have a small problem, use Kelso's Choice. In this situation, the best Kelso's choice answer is, "Talk it out" with your best friend and see if he is spreading rumors about you.
400
Is this being mean, being rude or bullying: In the middle of you reading a story out loud, another student kept interrupting your story while she yells, "I need to go to the bathroom! Hurry up!"
This person is being rude. Even though she didn't mean to hurt you on purpose, she made you feel bad. She is rushing you, not to make you feel bad, but to be able to go to the restroom.
400
If you heard someone spreading rumors about another person, what should you do?
Tell the person to stop spreading rumors about another person. Also, don't continue to spread the rumor.
400
Tattling or reporting: Jerry is carrying a needle around and poking people!
Reporting. This can be dangerous!
500
Is this a big problem or little problem? Please describe why you think this is a big problem or a little problem. You heard from Malia that Zach, your best friend, was saying mean things about you.
This is a little problem. Even though you might feel angry, betrayed, disappointed, and hurt, you may not feel scared and worried. Plus, this is a rumor. You don't know for sure if Zach really did say those things.
500
What would you do? You saw a classmate who has been writing moustaches on Kelso's choice posters.
Tell an adult! This is a big problem. Even though you're not feeling scared or worried, there is destruction of property.
500
How is being mean related to bullying?
Bullying is being mean over and over and over.
500
What should you do to the person who is bullying?
Find ways to make the bully stop either using Kelso's Choices or telling an adult. However, you should never bully or be mean back. The person who is bullying is still a person.
500
Tattling or reporting: Evelyn threatened to not be my friend if I don't listen to her!
Tattling. Small problem, even though it hurts your heart. No destruction, no danger.
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