Knowing Kelso's choices helps us to what?
What is solve small problems on our own
I dropped my pencil and I'm feeling furious! Does my reaction match the size of the problem?
What is No!
Empathy is defined as...
What is the ability to understand how someone else feels. Putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
Name three things you can do to fill another students' bucket?
What is anything kind & positive. Examples: 1) Say "good morning"! 2) Ask if they're ok if they fall down and 3) Saying "good job" if they do good work!
What one word can change a fixed mindset statement to a growth mindset?
What is YET, The Power of Yet!
Dear Kelso,
I accidentally put my friend's scissors in my desk and now my friend is really mad at me! I feel terrible!! What should I do?
What is Apologize or talk it out
I'm starting to lose control, I'm feeling frustrated and I need to use caution. What zone am I in? What strategy should I use to calm down?
What is the Yellow Zone, possibly take a break
You are on the playground and you see someone get pushed down on purpose by an older student. Describe how you would show them you have Empathy.
What is to put myself in their shoes. I would stand up for them, tell them I would be upset if someone pushed me down, and offer to help them up.
What is the difference between a conflict and bullying?
What is a conflict is two sided where each person/group has equal power. A Bullying situation involves the use of power to intentionally hurt someone.
If you believe that you are the way you are and you can never change or grow, what kind of Mindset do you have?
What is Fixed (or brick brain)
Dear Kelso,
Another student in my class is following me at recess, copying everything I do just to bug me and I'm very annoyed! What should I do?
What is Ignore it or ask them to stop
I'm OUT OF CONTROL, what Zone am I in & what strategy should I use to calm down?
What is the Red Zone and you should take some deep breaths or take a break.
A classmate tells you they forgot their lunch today. You tell them you feel sorry for them and walk away. Did you show Empathy?
What is No. You showed sympathy.
A friend has been calling me names and intentionally hurting my feelings at recess. He is being a...
What is Bucket Dipper or Bully!
Instead of saying "I'm just not good at this", I could say...
What is "What am I missing? I a may not be good at this yet, but I will keep trying to get better".
Dear Kelso,
My friends and I like to play soccer everyday at recess. Lately we have not been getting along. I'm not enjoying playing soccer anymore but I just don't know what to do, a little help please!
What is you should go to another game.
I'm at my desk, the teacher is talking. My body is slouching, I'm yawning and really don't feel like learning. 1) What zone am I in? 2) Is this behavior expected? 3) What strategy could I use.
What is 1) Blue Zone 2) No, this behavior is unexpected 3) I could stretch, take a water break or use self talk
Why is it important to show empathy when you're in a conflict situation?
What is it helps you understand the other person's point of view so you can work together to solve the problem.
What is the foundation of Friendship?
What is RESPECT.
What are the two types of Mindsets & how are they defined?
What is 1) Growth Mindset (Bubblegum Brain)- the belief that their learning and intelligence can grow with effort and experience and 2) Fixed Mindset (Brick Brain)- the belief that we have fixed traits and abilities and therefore cannot change.
What's the difference between a small problem and a big problem and how many choices do I try before asking an adult for help?
What is “Small” problems include conflicts that cause “small” feelings of annoyance, embarrassment, boredom, etc. “BIG problems” always need to be taken to an adult. These are situations that are scary, dangerous, illegal, etc.
You should try 2 kelso choices before going to an adult.
Knowing about the zones of our emotions helps us to what?
What is Regulate (or control) our Emotions
You notice a student skip to the front of the lunch line. What could you say to them to teach them Empathy.
What is tell them to put themselves in the other student's shoes. How do you think it makes them feel when you jump to the front of the line, would you like it if I did that?
What are the two types of bullying?
What is Direct (Face to Face) or Indirect (Behind the Back)
How does your brain act like a muscle?
What is the more you use it the stronger and smarter it gets. It grows just like a muscle.