Anti-Bullying

Grades 1-3                                  Grades 4-5

kelso's Choices:

1. Go to Another Game

2.Share and Take Turns

3.Talk it Out

4Walk Away

5.Ignore it

6.Tell them to Stop

7.Apologize

8. Make a Deal

9.Wait and Cool Off

  Conflict or disagreement is normal and often happens when children get together. Our goal at Karigon Elementary School is to teach students positive ways to deal with their problems. Kelso's Choice is a conflict management program for children. It teaches students the difference between "big" problems, when we need an adult to help and "small" problems. when we can solve them ourselves. This program provides students with 9 ways to make good choices and become problem solvers. By using Kelso's Choices students can deal with small problems in a positive manner. In grades 1-3 we use Kelso's Wheel to make at least two of the choices when faced with a conflict. Each classroom is equipped with the poster and small sheets of paper with to write the problem and the two strategies they used to solve the problem. Classroom lessons  and discussions are provided to learn and review the nine choices available to all student when faced with a small problem.

Simon's Hook Written by Daren Gedig Burnett  Website www.grandmarose.com

  Simon's Hook is a story about how to handle teasing and put-downs. When Simon's sister cuts some gum from his hair, Simon is subjected to teasing from his friends. When he goes to his Grandma Rosé, she shares with him a story about a fishing pond and how the fish in the pond learn strategies on reacting to teasing and put-downs. This book works well in grades 3-5. Students enjoy the illustrations and learn how not to be "hooked" when others are unkind.