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Conflict Resolution Champions

Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Champions

Learn conflict resolution skills

In this lesson, students will learn effective communication and conflict resolution skills through engaging role-playing scenarios. This lesson is important as it equips students with the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully, fostering a positive and inclusive playground environment.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn conflict resolution skills

Materials

Role-Playing Scenarios Cards, Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

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

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a role-playing scenario card.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenario, focusing on resolving the conflict peacefully.
  • Encourage students to use 'I' statements and active listening during their role-play.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Bring the class back together and discuss the different strategies used in the role-plays.
  • Ask students what strategies worked well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Reflection

5 mins

  • Hand out the reflection worksheet and ask students to write about what they learned.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice conflict resolution skills.




Scenario 1: Two students want to use the same swing at recess.







Scenario 2: A group of students is arguing over the rules of a game.







Scenario 3: One student accidentally bumps into another, causing them to drop their lunch.







Scenario 4: Two friends have a disagreement about who should be the team leader.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions will guide the class discussion after the role-playing activity to help students reflect on their experiences.

What strategies did you use to resolve the conflict?

Encourage students to think about specific communication techniques they used, such as 'I' statements or active listening.







How did it feel to resolve the conflict peacefully?

Ask students to reflect on their emotions and the outcome of the role-play.







What would you do differently next time?

Guide students to consider improvements or alternative strategies they could use in future conflicts.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows students to reflect on what they learned about conflict resolution and how they can apply these skills.

Describe a conflict you resolved today and how you did it.

Think about the role-play scenario you participated in.







What is one new strategy you learned for resolving conflicts?








How can you use these skills on the playground?








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