Daily Double: When Small Becomes Big
You tried talking it out and ignoring when a classmate keeps making fun of your drawing every day. It hasn’t stopped. At what point does this change from a small problem to a big problem, and what should you do next?
A friend doesn’t want to play your game today.
Go to another game
You and a classmate reach for the same basketball at recess. What could you do? (2 correct answers)
Make a deal, Share & take turns
Someone takes the last red marker when you wanted it. How can you handle this? (2 correct answers)
Share and take turns, Make a deal
What is our school's mascot?
Panther or Pati Pantera
You decide not to pay attention to a minor annoyance.
Ignore it
Daily Double: Best Strategy Match
You and your partner both want to be the leader during a science experiment, and neither of you will agree. Which Kelso’s Choice would be most effective AND why is it better than just walking away?
You’re playing a game, and someone won’t follow the rules. What could you do? (3 correct answers)
Go to another game, Talk it out, Tell them to stop
A classmate copies your answers during group work. How can you respond? (3 correct answers)
Walk away, Talk it out, Tell them to stop
What's the most common thing served at lunch?
Pizza
You and another student both give something to solve a disagreement.
Make a Deal
You feel left out one time at recess. (2 choices)
Go to another game (Join another group) / Talk it out
Daily Double: Not All Choices Fit
Someone accidentally bumps into you at recess and says “sorry.” What would be the least appropriate thing to do here, and why?
Someone makes fun of your answer in class, and the teacher doesn’t notice. How do you respond? (2 correct answers)
Tell them to stop, Ignore it
How many of our teachers are NOT from the U.S. or México?
4 - Ms. Tenorio and Mrs. Toro are from Perú, and Ms. Arévalo and Mr. Torres are from Puerto Rico
You leave a situation to avoid making it worse.
Walk Away
You and a friend both want to be in charge. (2 choices)
Take turns / Make a deal
Your classmates won’t let you join their soccer game, even though there’s plenty of space. How would you problem solve this? (2 correct answers)
Go to another game, Talk it out
Daily Double: Hidden Small Problem
A friend doesn’t pick you to be on their team one time, and you feel upset. Explain why this is still a small problem and name TWO different Kelso’s Choices you could use.
When was South Shore built?
1970
You pause before reacting so you don’t make a poor choice.
Wait and Cool Off
Your friend copies everything you do and it bothers you.
Talk it out (explain feelings)
You see a group of students making fun of a younger kid. When you try to help they tell you to “stay out of it.” What would be the best choice?
Tell them to stop
A classmate keeps teasing you about your clothes, even after you ask them to stop. What should you try? (3 correct answers)
Talk it out, ignore it, Walk away
Daily Double: Think First, Then Act
You’re frustrated because someone keeps tapping their pencil loudly. You immediately feel like yelling at them. What is the best first Kelso’s Choice to use BEFORE reacting, and why?