True or False
Kelso's Choices can help me solve small problems.
a) True
b) False
True
A friend is not sharing a toy.
a) BIG problem
b) Small problem
Small problem - try making a deal or go to another game!
A conflict management curriculum.
What is Kelso's Choice?
Which two Kelso choices might a student try if a student won't share a toy?
"Share and Take Turns" or "Make a Deal"
Kelso is a...
a) Giraffe
b) Monkey
c) Dog
d) Frog
Frog
Name calling is an example of a BIG problem.
a) True
b) False
False - name calling is an example of a small problem (try using 2 of Kelso's choices!)
A classmate is threatening to hurt your friend.
a) BIG problem
b) Small problem
BIG Problem - someone could get hurt!
"Small" problems and "BIG" problems.
What are problem sizes?
A student pushed another student on purpose.
BIG problem - Tell an adult
In the classroom, gymnasium, hallway, cafeteria, and at recess.
What are locations in school where we can use Kelso's wheel?
Every student can make good choices.
a) True
b) False
True
A friend is not going 'out' when they have lost their turn in a game.
a) BIG problem
b) Small problem
Small problem - try to "talk it out"
Used to help students solve their "small" problems.
What are Kelso's choices OR what is Kelso's problem-solving wheel?
Which two Kelso choices might a student try if a classmate is copying off of their paper?
"Tell them to stop" or "Talk it out"
How many Kelso choices is a student encouraged to try before telling an adult?
Two - if after two the problem is still there, or it has gotten bigger, tell an adult.
There are eight choices in Kelso's problem-solving wheel.
a) True
b) False
Someone is "cutting" in line.
a) BIG problem
b) Small problem
Small problem. For an extra 50 points, which choice could you try?
"Them them to stop" and "Talk it out"
What are two of Kelso's choices?
Which two Kelso choices might a student try if a classmate is distracting them from their learning?
"Ignore it" or "Walk away"
Which two Kelso choices might a student try if a friend won't let them play goalie in the soccer game?
"Talk it out" or "Go to another game"
Small problems are scary, dangerous, or involve someone who could get hurt.
a) True
b) False
False - BIG problems are scary, dangerous, or involve someone who could get hurt.
Someone is pushing while playing a game outside.
a) BIG problem
b) Small problem
BIG problem. For an extra 50 points, why do you think this is an example of a BIG problem?
"I feel...when you...Could you please...?"
What is an I-message?
Share a "small" problem you often see and name the two Kelso choices your students can try.
Can be either:
"Go to another game"
"Talk it out"
"Share and take turns"
"Ignore it"
"Walk away"
"Tell them to stop"
"Apologize"
"Make a deal"
"Wait and cool off"
If 2 Kelso choices don't help, tell an adult.
A student cuts in front of others in the lunch line and the students in the lunch line tell the adult right away. Is this "tattling" or "telling?"
Tattling. This is a "small" problem that can be solved using two of Kelso's choices. If a student has a "small" problem and doesn't use any of Kelso's choices, they may just be trying to get someone in trouble without actually solving the problem.