Resolving conflict is just a fancy term for saying you solved a fight.
Talking Points:
- Step #1: Stay calm. Take a deep breath.
- Step #2: Use kind words. Don’t be mean to the other person or else they won’t want to talk to you.
- Step #3: Listen. One person should talk at a time and make sure everyone has a chance to share.
- Step #4: Compromise. That’s just a big word for meaning find a way for everyone to win. You might give up something you want but so will the other person.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What do you argue about with your friends at school? How about at home with your siblings?
- Why is it important to take a breath when you’re frustrated or mad?
- As a class, come up with some kind words you could use for the following scenarios: 1. The other team cheated in a game at recess. 2. Your sibling broke your video game. 3. Your friend took your spot at the lunch table.
- With the scenarios in question 4, as a class come up with compromises for each one.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
