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Conflict Resolution Role-Play

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Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Role-Play

Develop conflict resolution

In this lesson, students will participate in role-playing activities where they act out different conflict scenarios and practice resolving them using specific strategies. This lesson helps students develop important social-emotional skills such as empathy, communication, and problem-solving.

Audience

2nd grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Develop conflict resolution

Materials

Role-Playing Scenarios, Discussion Questions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome the students and explain that today's lesson is about resolving conflicts. Briefly discuss what conflict means and why it's important to resolve conflicts peacefully. Introduce the concept of role-playing and let them know they'll be acting out different scenarios.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups and give each group a different conflict scenario to act out. Each group will role-play their scenario twice: the first time showing the conflict escalating, and the second time showing a peaceful resolution. Walk around to provide guidance and support to each group. Emphasize the importance of asking for help from teachers or trusted adults when they cannot resolve conflicts on their own.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

Reconvene as a whole class and discuss the role-playing activity. Ask students to share what strategies were used to resolve conflicts. Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation. Highlight how asking for help can be an effective strategy.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize the value of using peaceful strategies to resolve conflicts, especially asking for help when needed. Hand out the exit tickets and ask students to complete them. Collect the exit tickets as they leave.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

This set of printable cards contains different scenarios that involve conflicts common among 2nd graders. These scenarios will be used for role-playing during the lesson.




Two students both want to play with the same toy.







A student accidentally bumps into another student and they start arguing.







Two friends disagree about the rules of a game.







One student cuts in front of another in line.







A group of students can’t decide what game to play at recess.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guiding questions to facilitate a group discussion about the role-playing activity and conflict resolution strategies.

What strategies did you use to resolve the conflict in your role-play?

Encourage students to discuss different strategies such as talking it out, compromise, and asking for help.







How did it feel to resolve the conflict peacefully?

Guide students to express their emotions and recognize the positive feelings associated with peaceful conflict resolution.







Can you think of a time when you had a conflict? How did you resolve it?

Allow students to share personal experiences and reflect on whether they used or could have used the strategies learned today.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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