Felix's Choice Champions Slides FELIX'S PLAYGROUND COOPERATIVE
SEL Lesson
Felix's Choice
Champions
Discover how to solve "Little Deal" problems at classroom and recess using Felix's Wheel of Choices!
K-5 Conflict Resolution
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Is it a Big Deal or a Little Deal?
Let's Classify
Little Deals
Problems you can solve safely by yourself or with a friend using a Felix strategy!
Someone cut in front of you in line
A classmate took your blue crayon
Losing a recess game of soccer
💡 Try Felix's Wheel of Choices!
Big Deals
Problems where someone is hurt, in danger, or unsafe. You must tell an adult immediately!
Someone is getting physically hurt
Bullying behavior that won't stop
An emergency or dangerous hazard
🚨 Tell a Teacher / Adult Right Away!
Ask: Is anyone hurt? Is anyone unsafe?
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Wheel Zone 1
Cool Down & Reset
Pause First
Before we can make a great choice, our brain and body need to feel calm and ready . When we are angry or upset, we might make the problem bigger!
Felix Says: "It is completely okay to feel mad, but it's not okay to make unsafe choices when we are mad!"
1
Wait and Cool Off
Count to 10 or find a quiet spot to rest.
10
Take a Deep Breath
Smell the flower, blow out the candle.
Practice: Take 3 slow belly breaths together right now!
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Wheel Zone 2
Space & Distance
Move Away
2
Go to Another Game
If a game is not fun or friendly, you can leave and join another group.
Playground / Gym
5
Ignore It
Keep playing and pay no attention to silly or annoying behaviors.
Classroom / Carpet
6
Walk Away
Remove yourself from a situation that makes you uncomfortable.
Recess / Line
Sometimes, leaving is the absolute smartest thing you can do!
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Wheel Zone 3
Speak Up & Express
Use Your Voice
3
Talk It Out
Explain your point of view in a respectful, steady voice.
"Can we discuss what happened?"
7
Tell Them to Stop
Look them in the eye and say "Stop" clearly and firmly.
"Please stop doing that. I don't like it."
11
I-Feel Statements
Share exactly how you feel instead of pointing fingers.
"I feel hurt when you exclude me."
Active listening is just as important as speaking!
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Wheel Zone 4
Working It Out Together
Teamwork
4
Share & Take Turns
Use a timer or a 'one game each' rule to make things fair.
8
Apologize
Say a sincere "I'm sorry" and help make it right.
9
Make a Deal
Compromise. "You can go first today, I go first tomorrow."
12
Find Someone Else
Look for another friendly student who wants to play.
Cooperation creates stronger friendships and a better playground!
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Let's Try It! • Recess Case
Scenario 1
The Situation
The Swing Takeover
Maya has been on the swing for almost the entire recess period. Liam is waiting nearby and really wants a turn, but Maya says: "I got here first, so I can stay as long as I want!"
What should Liam do?
Avoid
Yell at Maya, pull on the swing, or call her names.
Choice 4
Share & Take Turns: Ask Maya to set a 2-minute timer.
Choice 9
Make a Deal: "If you get the swing today, can I get it tomorrow?"
Which choice would you make if you were Liam?
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Let's Try It! • Classroom Case
Scenario 2
The Situation
The Hummer
While the classroom is silently working on an art project, Owen keeps loudly humming a tune. It is making it really hard for Sophia to focus, and she is starting to feel very frustrated.
What should Sophia do?
Avoid
Snatch Owen's crayons or yell "Shut up!"
Choice 11
I-Feel Statement: "I feel distracted when you hum because..."
Choice 7
Tell Them to Stop: Ask him politely but firmly to stop humming.
What is another helper choice from Felix's Wheel here?
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Become a Choice Champion!
My Pledge
Choice Champion Pledge
"I promise to pause, look at Felix's Wheel of Choices, and try at least two safe strategies to solve my own little deal problems before asking a teacher for help!"
Pause & Breath
Use Your Voice
Try Two Choices
You have the power to create peace!
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Felix's Choice Champions Teacher Plan Counseling Curriculum
Felix's Choice Champions
Teacher Lesson & Facilitation Plan • Grades K-5
25 MIN
OBJECTIVES
Differentiate between "Big Deal" and "Little Deal" problems.
Identify and explain all 12 strategies on Felix's Wheel of Choices.
Select and apply appropriate self-regulation and resolution strategies.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Felix's Choice Champions Slides
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Student Worksheets (K-2 or 3-5 version)
Pencils and coloring supplies
Suggested Express Pacing Guide (25 mins total)
3 MIN
Warm-Up
10 MIN
Direct Instruct
7 MIN
Practice Play
5 MIN
Wrap-Up & Pledge
1 Warm-Up: Big Deal vs. Little Deal (3 Minutes)
Gather students on the carpet. Project Slide 2. Briefly discuss that some problems require immediate adult help (Big Deals), while most playground and classroom problems can be safely resolved by kids (Little Deals).
🗣️ Teacher Script:
"Good morning, future Choice Champions! Today, we are learning an incredibly powerful superpower: solving our own 'Little Deal' problems. A little deal is something that is safe, but might make us feel frustrated, sad, or left out. Felix, our friendly problem-solving bird, is here to show us how!"
2 Direct Instruction: Exploring the Wheel (10 Minutes)
Use Slides 3-6 to quickly go through the 4 Zones of Felix's Wheel of Choices. Have students act out the physical actions for each zone:
Zone 1: Cool Down
Take deep belly breaths, wait and count to 10.
Zone 2: Space
Ignore annoying things, walk away, switch games.
Zone 3: Speak Up
Say 'Stop' firmly, share feelings with 'I Feel' statements.
Zone 4: Teamwork
Share & take turns, make a compromise deal, apologize.
Felix's Choice Champions • Teacher Guide Page 1 of 2
Active Practice & Reflection
Engaging kids in active application & checking for understanding
3 Guided Practice: Scenario Role-Play (7 Minutes)
Divide students into small groups or pairs. Give each group a scenario card from the Felix's Choice Champions Scenario Cards deck.
Step A: Identify if the scenario is a Big Deal or a Little Deal.
Felix's Choice Champions Worksheets Felix's Choice Champions
K-2 Explorer Page
Name:
Date:
Be a Problem Solving Hero!
Use your super brain to classify problems and draw your helper choices. Remember, Felix is always cheering you on!
Task 1: Is it a Big Deal or a Little Deal?
Read the scenario and check the box that matches. (Both check-boxes look identical!)
🚨 Scenario A: "A friend falls off the play structure and hurts their leg."
Big Deal Little Deal
🧸 Scenario B: "A classmate doesn't want to share the toy blocks."
Big Deal Little Deal
Task 2: My Favorite Felix Choice
Draw a picture of you using a helper strategy from Felix's Wheel (like taking a deep breath, walking away, or sharing).
Felix's Choice Champions Worksheets • Counseling Dept Page 1 of 2
Felix's Choice Champions
3-5 Investigator Page
Name:
Date:
Task 1: Navigate the Wheel
The Classroom Case:
"You are working in a science group. Every time you try to speak, a group member rolls their eyes, laughs, and tells you that your ideas won't work."
Pick two strategies from Felix's Wheel that could help you solve this little deal:
First Strategy Number:
Why will this choice help?
Second Strategy Number:
Why will this choice help?
Task 2: Draft Your "I Feel" Statement
Fill out your personalized statement to share with your teammate respectfully:
🗣️ Formula: "I feel [emotion] when you [action] because [reason]. Next time, let's [request]."
My Choice Champion Pledge
"I promise to try at least two of Felix's strategies to solve my own little deal problems before asking a teacher for help. I can make our classroom a peaceful place!"
Student Signature:
Felix's Choice Champions Worksheets • Counseling Dept Page 2 of 2
Felix's Choice Champions Scenario Cards Counseling Activities
Felix's Scenario Cards
Classroom Conflict Set • Print & Cut Out
CARDS 1-4
Instructions: Cut along the dashed gray borders. Work in pairs or small groups to role-play the conflict, then choose two strategies from Felix's Wheel to solve it.
CLASSROOM Card 1
The Borrowed Crayon
You are coloring a worksheet and reach for your blue crayon, but your group partner has already grabbed it from your desk without asking. When you ask for it back, they say: "I'm using it, wait your turn!"
Felix Challenge
Which Zone is best? Try using Strategy #4 or Strategy #11!
CLASSROOM Card 2
The Line Cutter
Your class is lining up to go to lunch. A classmate runs up, pushes past you, and slides directly in front of you. When you say something, they pretend they didn't hear you and ignore you.
Felix Challenge
Speak up clearly. Try using Strategy #7 or Strategy #3!
CLASSROOM Card 3
The Desk Invader
Your desk neighbor has their books, folders, and pencil case sprawled across onto your side of the shared desk. You are squished and can barely write on your paper.
Felix Challenge
Make a positive deal. Try using Strategy #9 or Strategy #3!
CLASSROOM Card 4
The Loud Whisperer
During independent silent reading, a classmate keeps whispering and making funny noises. It's making it extremely difficult for you to concentrate on your story.
Felix Challenge
Should you ignore it or tell them to stop? Try #5 or #7!
Felix's Choice Champions Scenario Cards Page 1 of 2
Counseling Activities
Felix's Scenario Cards
Recess & Playground Set • Print & Cut Out
CARDS 5-8
Instructions: Cut along the dashed gray borders. Work in pairs or small groups to role-play the conflict, then choose two strategies from Felix's Wheel to solve it.
PLAYGROUND Card 5
The Ball Hog
You are playing soccer or basketball. One student gets the ball and runs all the way to the goal alone every single time. They never pass to you or anyone else on the team.
Felix Challenge
Cooperate & talk it out. Try using Strategy #3 or Strategy #9!
PLAYGROUND Card 6
The Uninvited Builder
You've spent half of recess building a sandcastle in the sandbox. Another student walks over and accidentally steps on it, ruining one of the towers. They say, "Oops! My bad."
Felix Challenge