Sportsmanship
Who is someone that you know who is a good sport?
(answers will vary)
Is using positive self-talk always easy?
No!
True or False: You think about the consequences after acting
False - stop - THINK - act
Tell us about a time you used one of Kelso's Choices this week.
Answers will vary
True or False: A personal goal is when you get the ball in the net in soccer.
False
What is one thing you should not do after losing a game?
Yell, cry, knock the board over, throw a pie at the other person
True or False: Positive self-talk can only be done at home.
False, you can do it everywhere - school, the bus, the soccer field, etc.
True or False: Consequences are always bad
False - good choices lead to good consequences!
Kelso says you are (blank) enough and (blank) enough to solve small problems.
How do you think you would feel after reaching a goal?
Proud!
What are 2 things you can say after losing a game?
"Good game"
"Can we play again?"
"Congratulations"
"That was fun"
Tell us about a time you used positive self-talk recently
(Answers will vary)
Jimmy wants to throw a paper ball across the room during UFLI. What is one potential consequence?
Someone could get hit with it, your classmates and teacher will be distracted and/or annoyed, knock something over or break it.
Ethan is not playing by the rules. What is a Kelso's Choice that may help?
Talk it out, tell them to stop, walk away, go to another game, make a deal.
What should you do if you are having trouble reaching your goal?
Ask for help, adjust your plan, keep trying, use positive self-talk, etc.
What are the consequences of being a bad sport?
You hurt others' feelings, people may not want to be your friend or play with you, you still feel bad
What is a positive self-talk phrase you could say to yourself after losing a game?
"Maybe I will win next time"
"Everybody loses sometimes"
"I tried my best"
"I'm still great even though I lost"
Tell us about a good choice you made recently. What was the consequence?
(Answers will vary)
Kira is swearing on the bus. What is a Kelso's Choice that could help?
Tell them to stop, talk it out, IGNORE
Tell us about a goal you have for yourself and what you are doing to work on it
Answers will vary
Why is being a good sport important?
If everyone was a bad sport, no one would be able to play together. Everyone would be yelling and crying at recess.
Why is using positive self-talk important?
It can make you feel better. Negative self-talk only makes you feel worse.
What is one consequence you need to think about before making a choice?
1) How will your choice make others feel?
2) What will other people think about you?
3) What might happen around you after you do it?
4) Will anyone be hurt?
5) Could you get in trouble if an adult sees your choice?
Why is it important to use Kelso's Choices to solve small problems?
Miranda's goal is to get better at reading. What are two smaller things she could do to help reach her goal?
Read everyday, pay close attention during reading, ask someone at home to read to her, practice her words of the week