SEL Resources

Conflict Resolution Curriculum  - Kelso's Choices

Our conflict resolution curriculum, Kelso’s Choices, teaches specific conflict resolution strategies that empower students to solve their own problems. I teach these lessons school-wide annually.

Conflict or disagreement is normal and often happens when children get together. However, hurtful words, gestures, or physical fights are unacceptable ways to deal with conflict and disagreement at school. We start out by teaching the important difference between big problems (problems that are dangerous or destructive) and small problems (problems that can make us feel annoyed, hurt, or frustrated).  Our goal is to teach students several positive ways to deal with small problems, and encourage them to report big problems to the nearest adult.

By using these choices, we believe that our students will develop effective problem-solving skills that will help them manage conflict in a positive manner and reduce the number of conflicts at school and home (these strategies can also be used for sibling arguments). The Kelso posters are posted around the school so all children will know their choices. We encourage you to become familiar with this visual and use it at home!