Playground Roleplay Scripts Kelso's Practice • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
Both of you want the same blue crayon to color your pictures.
🐻
Friend A
"I want to use the blue crayon right now!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's trade! You can use my green crayon while you wait!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! We can share and color together!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
We can share by taking turns, splitting items, trading, or playing together!
Kelso's Practice • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to go down the big slide first.
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Friend A
"I want to go first down the slide!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's play Rock, Paper, Scissors to see who goes first!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot! You won, you go down first!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Make a deal to keep friendship! Use Rock, Paper, Scissors or flip a coin to decide fairly.
Kelso's Practice • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone is tapping their feet and making silly noises at the work table.
🐻
Friend A
"Tippy tap! Tippy tap! Hummm-dee-dum!"
🐰
Friend B
(Looks away. Keeps eyes on my paper. Keeps writing.)
🐻
Friend A
(Notices Bunny is not looking, gets quiet, and starts working too.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
It is okay to ignore silly noises, but never ignore a friend who is talking nicely to you!
Kelso's Practice • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone keeps shaking your desk while you are trying to write.
🐻
Friend A
(Shakes desk. Wobble, wobble, wiggle!)
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, looks at Bear, says clearly): "Please stop shaking my desk!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! I will keep my body calm and quiet now."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Stand tall, face the person, look them in the eye, and use a clear, assertive voice to say stop.
Kelso's Practice • Page 5
Talk It Out
❓ The Problem
A classmate takes your favorite block without asking first.
🐻
Friend A
(Grabs block) "Mine! I need this one!"
🐰
Friend B
"It bugs me when you grab my block. Next time I wish you would ask first."
🐻
Friend A
"Oh, sorry. May I please use it next when you are done?"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Say: "It bugs me when you _____. Next time I wish you would _____." Use kind words!
Kelso's Practice • Page 6
Apologize
❓ The Problem
You step on a classmate's beautiful drawing paper by mistake.
🐻
Friend A
"Oh no! My drawing has a shoe print on it!"
🐰
Friend B
"I am so sorry I stepped on your paper. I will be more careful!"
🐻
Friend A
"Thank you for saying sorry. Let's color it in together!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Say sorry nicely. Be calm, sincere, and tell them exactly what you are sorry for.
Kelso's Practice • Page 7
Go to Another Game
❓ The Problem
You do not like how rough and wild the soccer game is today.
🐻
Friend A
"We are playing super fast soccer! Run and push!"
🐰
Friend B
"I don't want to play rough. I am going to play basketball instead."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! See you at snack time!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
If you do not like how someone is playing, you can just find another fun game to join!
Kelso's Practice • Page 8
Walk Away
❓ The Problem
Someone is teasing you and saying your shoes are funny.
🐻
Friend A
"Haha! Your yellow shoes look silly!"
🐰
Friend B
(Smiles, keeps mouth quiet, and uses walking feet to walk away.)
🐻
Friend A
"They didn't listen to my teasing. I will go play on the swings."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Walk away with calm bodies, quiet mouths, walking feet, and a sweet smile!
Kelso's Practice • Page 9
Wait and Cool Off
❓ The Problem
You are super angry that your game block tower fell down.
🐻
Friend A
"I feel so mad! Grrr! I want to throw these blocks!"
🐰
Friend B
"It is okay to feel mad. Let's take 3 deep belly breaths together."
🐻
Friend A
"(Breathes in... out...) Wow. I feel much calmer now."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Cool off when mad! Take a deep breath, count to 10, draw, or squeeze and relax your muscles.
Classroom Roleplay Scripts Classroom Practice • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
There is only one shiny glitter marker in the cup during art time.
🐻
Friend A
"I need the glitter marker right now for my rainbow!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's trade! You can color the green grass first, then use it!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! Thank you for sharing the supplies!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Sharing class supplies makes art time super fun. Trade toys or take quick turns!
Classroom Practice • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to pass out the classroom papers to the tables.
🐻
Friend A
"I want to pass out the sheets today! I am the helper!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's make a deal! You pass out the top half, and I do the bottom half!"
🐻
Friend A
"Yes! Splitting the job is a wonderful deal. Thank you!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Compromise by splitting helper jobs or using Rock, Paper, Scissors to choose.
Classroom Practice • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone is tapping their pencil loudly during quiet reading time on the rug.
🐻
Friend A
"Tap-tap-tap! Click-click! Squeeeeak goes the desk!"
🐰
Friend B
(Looks away at the teacher. Keeps body quiet. Keeps eyes on book.)
🐻
Friend A
(Sees Bunny is not looking, stops tapping, and opens book too.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
It is okay to ignore silly noises, but never ignore a friend who is talking nicely to you!
Classroom Practice • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone keeps pulling the back of your chair while sitting on the rug.
🐻
Friend A
(Pulls on Bunny's back chair legs. Tug, pull, giggle!)
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, turns around, says in strong voice): "Please stop pulling my chair."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay, sorry. I will sit nicely and listen to the teacher."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Stand tall, face them, look them in the eye, and say "Please stop" clearly and firmly.
Classroom Roleplay Scripts Set 2 Classroom Set 2 • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to build your tower with the big yellow building block.
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Friend A
"I need the big yellow block to make my house roof!"
🐰
Friend B
"I am using it right now. Let's take turns! You can have it next."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! I will build the house walls first while I wait."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Sharing supplies makes building together much more fun. Trade, split, or take turns!
Classroom Set 2 • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to use the blue counting bears for math games.
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Friend A
"I want all the blue counting bears in my red cup!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's make a deal! You use 5 blue bears, and I will use 5 blue bears."
🐻
Friend A
"That is a great deal! High five, partner!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Find a fair bargain or compromise so both classroom helpers or players are happy.
Classroom Set 2 • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone at your table is making humming and buzzing bee noises while you draw.
🐻
Friend A
"Bzzz! Bzzz! Hummm-hummm! Buzzing at the table!"
🐰
Friend B
(Keeps eyes on paper. Quiet ears. Keeps drawing nicely.)
🐻
Friend A
(Sees Friend B is coloring quietly, stops the humming, and picks up a crayon.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Ignore silly humming to help it stop. But always listen to nice friends!
Classroom Set 2 • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone keeps tapping your shoulder while you are looking at your library book.
🐻
Friend A
(Tap-tap-tap on Friend B's arm. Giggle, laugh!)
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, faces Friend A, and says clearly): "Please stop tapping my arm."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay, sorry. I will look at my own puzzle book now."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Stand tall, look them in the eye, and say "Please stop" in a strong, polite, and clear voice.
Playground Roleplay Scripts Set 2 Playground Set 2 • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
There is only one black soccer ball available during your afternoon recess.
🐻
Friend A
"I want to kick the soccer ball around! It is mine for recess!"
🐰
Friend B
"I want to play too! Let's kick the ball back and forth to each other!"
🐻
Friend A
"Oh, okay! Passing the ball together is super fun!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Sharing playground balls makes recess fun. Take turns, trade, or play passing games together!
Playground Set 2 • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to stand at the very front of the tetherball queue.
🐻
Friend A
"I want to stand at the front of the tetherball line!"
🐰
Friend B
"I want to be first too! Let's do Rock, Paper, Scissors to choose!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot! You won, you stand first!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Make a deal by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors or flipping a coin to decide fairly.
Playground Set 2 • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone is making funny monkey noises near you while you try to balance.
🐻
Friend A
"Oo-oo-ah-ah! Look at me wiggle like a silly monkey!"
🐰
Friend B
(Looks away. Keeps balance on the beam. Quiet body and eyes.)
🐻
Friend A
(Notices Friend B is not looking, gets quiet, and walks to the slides.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Ignore silly monkey noises to help them stop. But always listen to nice friends!
Playground Set 2 • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone keeps kicking sand near your beautiful sandbox castle.
🐻
Friend A
"Look at the sand fly! Kick, kick, splash!"
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, looks at Bear, says clearly): "Please stop kicking sand near my castle!"
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! Sorry. I will build a sand hill over here instead."
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Classroom Roleplay Scripts Set 3 Classroom Set 3 • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
There is only one big magnifying glass to look at the leaves in the science corner.
🐻
Friend A
"I want to look at this green leaf with the big magnifying glass!"
🐰
Friend B
"I am using it now. Let's take turns! You can have it next in 2 minutes."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! I will count the tiny ladybug stickers while I wait!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Sharing science tools makes exploring together much more fun. Trade, split, or take turns!
Classroom Set 3 • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to put the big train engine piece in the giant class puzzle.
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Friend A
"I want to put the big train puzzle engine piece in first!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's make a deal! You put the black wheels in, and I will put the big chimney in!"
🐻
Friend A
"Deal! Splitting the puzzle pieces is a great deal!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Find a fair bargain or compromise so both puzzle building friends are treated fairly.
Classroom Set 3 • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone is snapping plastic cubes loudly during math counting time.
🐻
Friend A
"Snap-snap-snap! Click-click-click! Loud sounds on the table!"
🐰
Friend B
(Looks away. Keeps eyes on counting card. Quiet body and quiet ears.)
🐻
Friend A
(Sees Friend B is writing, stops the clicking, and builds a tower too.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Ignore silly snapping noises to help them stop. But always listen to nice friends!
Classroom Set 3 • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone is taking the red crayons out of your personal crayon box.
🐻
Friend A
"I need all the red crayons from your box! (Takes three crayons)"
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, looks at Bear, says clearly): "Please stop taking crayons from my box."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay, sorry. I will use the shared crayons in the red table cup."
Playground Roleplay Scripts Set 3 Playground Set 3 • Page 1
Share and Take Turns
❓ The Problem
There is only one pink chalk stick to draw with on the recess asphalt.
🐻
Friend A
"I want the pink chalk right now to color my giant heart!"
🐰
Friend B
"I am using it. Let's take turns! You can have it next in 2 minutes."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay! I will draw the yellow sun with different chalk while I wait!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Sharing recess chalk makes drawing together much more fun. Trade, split, or take turns!
Playground Set 3 • Page 2
Make a Deal
❓ The Problem
Both of you want to bounce the big red bouncy ball first in four-square.
🐻
Friend A
"I want the bouncy ball! I am the game starter!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's make a deal! You bounce first this round, and I will bounce first next round!"
🐻
Friend A
"That is a fair deal! Here is the ball, let's play!"
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Find a fair deal or split bounces so both four-square players are happy recess friends.
Playground Set 3 • Page 3
Ignore It
❓ The Problem
Someone is making loud popping sounds with their mouth while you jump rope.
🐻
Friend A
"Pop-pop-pop! Look at my loud mouth popping sounds! Pop!"
🐰
Friend B
(Looks away. Keeps eyes on the jump rope. Quiet body and quiet ears.)
🐻
Friend A
(Sees Friend B is jumping quietly, stops the popping, and joins the queue to jump.)
🐸
Kelso's Lesson:
Ignore silly popping noises to help them stop. But always listen to nice friends!
Playground Set 3 • Page 4
Tell Them to Stop
❓ The Problem
Someone keeps pulling your hoodie string while you wait for the slide.
🐻
Friend A
(Pulls on Bunny's back hoodie string. Tug, wiggle, pull!)
🐰
Friend B
(Stands tall, turns around, says in strong voice): "Please stop pulling my hoodie string."
🐻
Friend A
"Okay, sorry. I will put my hands in my pockets and wait my turn."
Deal Maker Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
The Handshake Deal
Inspired by Kelso's "Make a Deal" Handshaking Frogs!
🤝 Make a Deal Handshake 🤝
Friend A
Friend B
Just like the frogs on Kelso's Wheel, we stop arguing, find a fair compromise, and shake on it with a big friendly smile!
🏀
The Recess Conflict: "Who Goes First?"
Friend A and Friend B both run to grab the big red bouncy ball at recess. They are both holding the ball and yelling: "I had it first!" How do they solve it?
🤝 Use a Fair Tool & Shake Hands to Seal the Deal!
✊✌️🖐️
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Play one quick round! The winner goes first, the other goes next.
🪙
Flip a Coin
Call "Heads" or "Tails." Winner gets the ball first. No arguments!
⏱️
Split the Time
Use a timer. You play for 5 minutes, then hand it over!
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Shake Hands
🐻
Friend A
"We both want the red ball! Let's make a handshake deal so we can stay friends."
🐰
Friend B
"Deal! Let's do Rock, Paper, Scissors to see who goes first! Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot!"
🤝 Friend A and Friend B shake hands and smile! 🤝
🐸
Kelso says:
"When you shake hands to make a deal, you are being a super problem solver! It is the smart way to keep recess fun and safe for everyone!"
Walk Away Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
The Walk Away Power
Inspired by Kelso's "Walk Away" Pocket-Strolling Frog!
🚶♂️ Walk Away Stroll 🚶♂️
Just like Kelso the Frog wiggling away on the Wheel, we slide our hands in our pockets, look away from the problem, and walk to a happier playground spot!
😜
The Recess Conflict: Silly Teasing
Friend A keeps pointing at you and calling you silly names during recess tag. Arguing back will make the problem bigger! How do you use your Walk Away power?
🚶♂️ Follow the 4 Steps to Walk Away Calmly!
🚶♂️
Walking Feet
Walk slowly and safely. Do not run or stomp!
🤐
Quiet Mouth
Do not yell or say mean things back.
😊
Happy Smile
Think of something fun to play next!
👀
Look Away
Look towards the slide or sandbox!
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Walk Away
🐻
Friend A (Teasing)
"Haha! You are a slow runner! You can't catch me!"
🐰
Friend B (Walk Away)
(Friend B wiggles their nose, smiles, keeps their mouth quiet, and walks away to the swing set.)
🚶♂️ Friend A stops teasing because no one is listening! Recess stays fun! 🚶♂️
🐸
Kelso says:
"When you walk away with walking feet and a happy smile, you keep yourself out of trouble! You are in charge of your own choices!"
Cool Off Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
Wait and Cool Off
Inspired by Kelso's "Wait and Cool Off" Relaxing Flower Frog!
🌸 The Cool-Down Breath 🌸
🌸
🌬️
Just like the relaxing frog with the flower in its hair, we take a break, breathe deep, and let our bodies cool down from strong, hot feelings.
😡
The Conflict: Feeling Mad
Friend A loses a game of tag and feels super angry. Their face is hot, and they want to yell or throw a ball. Hurting things won't solve the problem! How do they cool off?
🌸 Choose a Cool-Down Tool to Reset Your Brain!
🌬️
Deep Breath
Smell the flower, blow out the candle!
🔟
Count to 10
Count slowly inside your head.
✊
Squeeze Hand
Squeeze your fists tight, then relax!
🎨
Draw It
Scribble or draw your feelings on paper.
🗣 expand Pair Practice! Read and Cool Down
🐻
Friend A (Angry)
"Grrr! I lost the game! I feel so mad I want to scream!"
🐰
Friend B
"It is okay to feel mad. Let's squeeze our fists tight, then count to 10 together!"
🌬️ Friend A takes a deep breath. Their body feels cool and calm! 🌬️
🐸
Kelso says:
"When you feel angry, your mind needs time to cool off. Breathe slowly, count to 10, or stretch to let the hot feelings go!"
Apologize Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
The Sorry Flower
Inspired by Kelso's "Apologize" Frog offering a beautiful flower!
🌸 Sincere Apology 🌸
🌸
Just like the frog on Kelso's Wheel holding out a sweet flower, we say "I'm sorry" calmly, sincerely, and tell them exactly what we are apologizing for to make things right.
🥛
The Conflict: Accidental Spills
Friend B bumps a desk and knocks a full cup of milk over Friend A's color drawings. Friend A is sad and wants to yell. How does Friend B apologize nicely?
🌸 Use the 3 Sincere Sorry Steps!
🧘♂️
Be Calm
Stop and keep your body relaxed and quiet.
❤️
Sincere Voice
Say it from your heart. Mean your words.
📝
Be Specific
Say exactly what you are apologizing for.
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Apologize Sincerelly
🐻
Friend A (Sad)
"Oh no! My drawing is wet! Recess artwork is ruined!"
🐰
Friend B (Sincere)
"I spilled the cup of milk on your paper by mistake. I am so sorry! Let's clean it up."
🌸 Friend A feels better. They smile and wipe the table together! 🌸
🐸
Kelso says:
"Apologizing is not always easy, but it makes you and your friend feel so much better! Always apologize calmly and specifically for your part!"
Stop Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
Say "Please Stop"
Inspired by Kelso's "Tell Them to Stop" Stop-Sign Holding Frog!
🛑 The Hand Stop Sign 🛑
STOP
Just like Kelso the Frog wiggling his stop-sign, we look them in the eye, stand tall and strong, put our hand out like a stop sign, and say "Please stop" clearly!
🧣
The Conflict: Sweater Pulling
Friend B keeps pulling and tugging on the back of Friend A's warm recess hoodie. It is starting to feel uncomfortable and annoying. How does Friend A stand up for themselves?
🛑 Follow the 3 Steps to Speak with Power!
🧍♂️
Stand Tall
Keep your feet on the ground. Do not wiggle!
👀
Eye Contact
Face the person. Look them in the eyes.
📢
Strong Voice
Say what you do not like in a loud, clear voice.
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Tell Them to Stop
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Friend A (Tugging)
(Tugs hoodie hood) "Yank, yank! Wiggle, wiggle!"
🐰
Friend B (Assertive)
(Stands tall, turns around, puts hand out): "Please stop pulling my hoodie! I do not like that."
🛑 Friend A stops pulling immediately. Recess lines stay safe and neat! 🛑
🐸
Kelso says:
"When you stand tall, face the person, and say stop, you protect your boundaries! Tell them clearly what you don't like using an assertive voice!"
Ignore Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
The Ignore Power
Inspired by Kelso's "Ignore It" Whistling Frog looking away!
🤫 Quiet Focus 🤫
🎶
Just like the whistling frog on Kelso's Wheel, we turn our bodies away from the distraction, keep our ears on the teacher, and do not let silly actions get our attention!
🤪
The Conflict: Silly Noises
Friend A is tapping their feet and making weird clicky animal sounds at the table to make everyone laugh. Friend B is trying to write. How does Friend B ignore them?
✅ Okay to Ignore:
Silly face making, foot tapping, pencil drumming, humming, or muttering.
❌ Not Okay:
A friend trying to talk nicely to you, share, or offer an apology.
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Ignore It
🐻
Friend A (Distracting)
"Tippy-tap-tap! Look at me make clicking tongue sounds! Click!"
🐰
Friend B (Ignore It)
(Friend B looks away at their paper, keeps their mouth closed, and keeps writing calmly.)
🤫 Friend A gets quiet because they did not get any attention. Rekes stays quiet! 🤫
🐸
Kelso says:
"Ignoring is one of my hardest choices because it takes a lot of practice! But it is highly effective at stopping silly behaviors when done calmly!"
Share and Turns Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
Share & Take Turns
Inspired by Kelso's "Share" Frogs building block castles together!
🧱 Recess Block Builders 🧱
🧱
Just like the frogs on Kelso's Wheel building a block tower together, we share our toys, divide supplies, or use a timer to play fairly.
🎨
The Conflict: Only One Shiny Supply
Friend A and Friend B both want to use the shiny yellow glitter paint during free-choice art time. Grabbing the bottle will make a big mess. How do they share?
🧱 Choose One Way to Share supplies!
⏱️
Take Turns
Use a timer to split playtime.
➗
Divide
Give half to you, and half to me!
🤝
Together
Build one big tower together!
🔄
Trade
Give green color, get yellow paint!
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Share
🐻
Friend A
"I want to color my sun with the yellow glitter paint right now!"
🐰
Friend B
"Let's trade! You paint the sun, and I will color the grass. Then we swap!"
🎨 Friend A and Friend B trade colors happily. Both papers look beautiful! 🎨
🐸
Kelso says:
"Sharing supplies is a wonderful way to be a kind friend! You can take turns, divide items, or trade them so everyone can have a smile!"
Talk It Out Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
Talk It Out
Inspired by Kelso's "Talk It Out" Talking Frogs!
🗣️ Quiet Conversations 🗣️
💬
Just like the frogs on Kelso's Wheel talking nicely face-to-face, we use kind words, listen to their side, and tell them what is bothering us with no blame.
🧱
The Conflict: Toy Grabbing
Friend B grabs a long blue wooden building block from Friend A's pile without asking. Friend A gets mad and wants to snatch it back. How do they talk it out?
🗣️ Kelso's Power Sentence Starter!
"It bugs me when you _______."
"Next time I wish you would _______."
This uses kind, helpful words and avoids any whining or blaming words!
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Talk It Out
🐻
Friend A (Grabbing)
"I am taking this block for my train station roof! (Snatch!)"
🐰
Friend B (Talking Out)
"It bugs me when you grab my block. Next time I wish you would ask me first."
🗣️ Friend A hand it back, asks nicely, and they build the station together! 🗣️
🐸
Kelso says:
"When you let friends know what is bothering you with kind words, they can understand and help! Always use your bug-starter to speak up nicely!"
Another Game Guide 🐸 Kelso's Choice Wheel Focus
Play a New Game
Inspired by Kelso's "Go to Another Game" Backpack Strolling Frog!
🎒 rec New Play Stroll 🎒
Just like the frog on Kelso's Wheel walking with his backpack, if recess is frustrating, wild, or rules are confusing, we pick up our bags and find another fun game area!
🏃♂️
The Conflict: Recess Game is Too Rough
Friend B is trying to join the tag game on the field, but other kids are running super fast and pushing. It is starting to feel unsafe. How does Friend B choose a new game?
🎒 How to Find and Join a New Fun Recess Option!
👀
Scan Areas
Look around the playground for other activities.
❤️
Find Kind Play
Find classmates playing nicely and laughing.
🙋♂️
Ask Nicely
Say: "Can I please play with you?" with a smile!
🗣️ Pair Practice! Read and Go to Another Game
🐻
Friend A (Wild)
"We are running fast and knocking down! Rawrr!"
🐰
Friend B (Choice)
"I do not like rough play. I am going to play in the sandbox with sensory toys."
🎒 Friend B walks to sandbox area, asks nicely, and starts digging with friends! 🎒
🐸
Kelso says:
"If you don't like how someone is playing, you have the ultimate power to go find another game! Play is meant to be sweet, kind, and safe for everyone!"
