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Conflict Resolution 101

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Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution 101

Teach conflict resolution skills

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to handle conflicts in a peaceful and constructive manner. Through role-play and discussion, students will practice effective communication and negotiation skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills that promote empathy, understanding, and cooperation, which are crucial for their social development and future interactions.

Audience

4th and 5th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Teach conflict resolution skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Play Scenarios, Worksheet: Conflict Resolution Steps, and Printable Cards: Communication Tips

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what conflict is and why it's important to resolve conflicts peacefully.
  • Ask students to share any experiences they have had with conflicts and how they handled them.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about different types of conflicts and the feelings associated with them.
  • Encourage students to think about the impact of unresolved conflicts.

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a Role-Play Scenario.
  • Instruct students to act out their scenarios, focusing on using effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what strategies were used and how they could be improved.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Worksheet: Conflict Resolution Steps to each student.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, identifying steps they can take to resolve conflicts.
  • Review the answers as a class, discussing any differences in approaches.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned about conflict resolution.
  • Distribute Printable Cards: Communication Tips for students to take home as a reminder of the skills learned.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on conflict resolution.

What is a conflict you have experienced recently?

Encourage students to think about conflicts at school, home, or with friends.







How did you feel during the conflict?

Discuss the range of emotions that can be involved in conflicts.







What are some ways to resolve conflicts peacefully?

Guide students to think about communication, empathy, and compromise.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Scenarios for students to act out in role-play activities.




Two friends want to play different games during recess.







A group project where one member isn't contributing.







A disagreement over who gets to use a shared resource first.




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Worksheet

Worksheet: Conflict Resolution Steps

A worksheet to help students identify steps to resolve conflicts.

List three steps you can take to resolve a conflict peacefully.

Think about communication, listening, and finding a compromise.







Why is it important to resolve conflicts?

Consider the impact on relationships and personal feelings.







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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Communication Tips

Cards with tips on effective communication for conflict resolution.




Listen actively to the other person.







Express your feelings calmly and clearly.







Find a solution that works for everyone involved.




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