Have you seen this Frog?
Kelso’s Choice Management Program
Mrs. Laurie Provancal
Dr. Lisette Arnold
School Social Worker
School Psychologist
Dear Parents and Guardians,
During the school year, we will be visiting your child’s class to talk to them about
Kelso. Kelso is a frog that assists children to identify and solve problems between
people. According to Kelso, there are two sizes of problems; big and small.
Big Problems are scary, dangerous and can result in getting hurt. Children should
not attempt to solve big problems on their own. They should look for help from an
adult they trust.
Small Problems are not very dangerous and not very scary. Children can work to
solve their own small problems using Kelso’s solutions (see solution wheel). Kelso
asks children to try at least two of his choices before going and asking for adult
assistance.
Parent Tip: If a child brings a small problem to you without trying to solve it on
their own, the best thing to say is “Is this a big problem or a small problem?” Is it
very scary or dangerous? (No) Okay please use one or two of Kelso’s choices or try
to solve this on your own. I’d be happy to hear how you solved problems
afterwards. After your child has solved the problem, be sure to provide positive
feedback for a job well done.
Kelso’s program empowers children to identify and solve their own problems.
Teachers and parents have reported a decrease in tattling/telling tales after using
the program. Children appreciate having options from which to choose and to be
given opportunity to positively affect their own environment.
All of the children at Pheasant Ridge will get to know Kelso and as the program is
school-wide from grades K-3. If you use this language at home, your child will be
exposed to a consistent response and will begin to respond to conflicts with more
independence. A solution wheel will be sent home with each student as part of the
program. With consistency, all of our students will become independent problem
solvers!