Kelso's Choices
If someone is making an annoying sound and I choose to say nothing and tune it out, which Kelso's Choice am I doing?
Ignore it
What feelings do I have in the green zone/ point 1 of the scale?
Happy
Calm
Relaxed
Ready to learn
Will everyone have the same strategies that work for the same feelings? (T or F)
False, everyone's strategies will look different and be used for the feelings and emotions that fit them
Your teacher says to you "I really appreciate how focused you have been during this math block, looks like you got a lot done". What point of the scale are you at?
Point 1 of the 3-point scale
Someone upset me while playing soccer at recess. So I went to play tag with my other friends. Which Kelso's choice did I use?
Go to another game
What feelings do I have when I am at point 2 of the scale?
Worried
Surprised
Silly
Sad
Tired
Confused
What strategies do you need at point 1 of the scale?
(2 strategies)
Academic tools (Pencils/drawings)
Thinking happy thoughts
Drink of water
May not need anything
What are the 2 different ways that you can check in with a friend or classmate about where they are at on the scale?
Verbally: Where are you at on the scale?
Non Verbally: With our fingers, showing 1,2,3
How many Kelso's choices are there?
There are 9 different Kelso's choices.
What feelings do I have when I am in the red zone/ point 3 of the scale?
Angry
Frightened
Out of control
Frustrated
Jealous
Embarrassed
What might I need at point 2 of the scale?
A fidget
Taking deep breaths
Journaling
Talking to an adult
A walk
I am at my desk but I am fidgeting with the things around me, my body isn't still and i'm beginning to not listen. What point am I on the 3-point scale?
Point 2 of the 3-point scale
How do I know when something is a big problem and I need help from a trusted adult?
Someone is hurt
Someone is going to get harmed
Something is dangerous
Something is against the school rules/policy
Something is against the law
Can I feel like I am at both point 2 and 3 of the 3-point scale? (Can I feel more than one emotion?)
Yes! Sometimes we can have mixed emotions about something happening.
What strategies might help me at point 3 of the scale?
Physical exercise
A teacher/CYCW
Fidget - Squeeze/stretch/move
A book/time to read
Calming corner
Space and time away
Where on the 3 point scale are we able to help others and problem solve positively?
Point 1 of the 3-point scale
How do we use the Kelso's choice of apologizing correctly and how do we accept an apology?
"I am sorry for ____________ "
"Thank you for your apology, but please don't do that again."
Will my body feel the same as my friends or classmates when experiencing a specific emotion?
No. You might have similar experiences but everyone's body will feel their feelings/emotions in their own ways.
Will the same strategies work on every level of the 3 point scale?
No, we need different strategies for different emotions and feelings.
You throw your hands up, push someone away, or kick your feet because you missed a goal in soccer. What point are you on the scale?
I am at 3 on the scale