True or False
You can use Kelso's Choices to Solve Small Problems
A) True
B) False
A) True
A student is making noises while you're trying to work.
A) Small
B) Big
This is a small problem that you can use Kelso's Choices to solve on your own.
There's only one ball left during recess. Your friends want to use it and so does another group of students. Which Kelso's Choice would you use to solve this small problem?
Make a Deal.
I turn my body away from someone who is bothering me and I don't look at them or listen to them. Which Kelso's Choice am I?
Ignore It
Every student can make good choices.
A) True
B) False
A) True
One student is trying to push another student off the slide.
A) Small problem
B) Big problem
B. A big problem. This is dangerous, unsafe and a student could get hurt.
If a friend kept making noises that are distracting you after you've already told them to stop, which Kelso's Choice would you use next?
Walk Away
Talk It Out
Ignore It
My friend and I want to play together at recess but we both want to play different games so we decide to play one game now and the other game during the next recess. We use rock, paper, scissors to decide which game to play first. Which Kelso's Choice am I?
Make A Deal
A student running into the street to get a ball is an example of a SMALL problem.
A) True
B) False
False. Running into the street can be Dangerous so it's a BIG problem.
A) Small problem
B) Big problem
This is a small problem. Someone accidentally pushing you is something you can use Kelso's Choices to solve.
You were in a hurry and accidentally bumped into another student making her spill her lunch on the floor. Which Kelso's Choice would you use to solve this small problem.
Apologize.
The student sitting next to me keeps getting close to me and humming. I turn to her, look her in the eye and firmly and kindly tell her to please stop humming in my ear.
Please Stop
A small problem is scary, dangerous, unsafe, or someone is sick or hurt.
A) True
B) False
False. Situations that are scary dangerous, unsafe, or someone is sick or hurt is a BIG problem
A student gets angry during a game and pushes you down and kicks you.
A) Small problem
B) Big problem
This is a big problem. A student hurting another student is a big problem.
You just started playing tetherball and another student keeps telling you "It's my turn!" and "You need to stop playing now so I can play". Which Kelso's Choice would you use to solve this small problem?
Make A Deal
Talk it Out
Share and Take Turns
Go To Another Game
Tell Them To Stop
Walk Away
I'm getting really annoyed and mad while playing a game because another player keeps playing unfair and cheating. I don't have a calm body or voice so I tell the person I tell the person I need to be left alone for awhile. I go someplace else so I can become calm again.
Wait and Cool Off
You can get help with a small problem after trying to solve it by yourself after using 1 of Kelso's Choices.
A) True
B) False
False. You need to try 2 different Kelso's Choices before seeking help from and adult.
A student doesn't invite you to play with them at recess.
A) Small problem
B) Big problem
This is a small problem. You can use one of Kelso's Choices to solve it on your own.
Talk it Out
A friend hurt your feelings by not playing with you when she said she would at recess. Which Kelso's Choice would you use to solve this small problem?
Talk it out.
Walk Away