Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop

Ana Luna

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop

Teach basic conflict resolution

This workshop introduces young students to basic conflict resolution through simple scenarios and interactive activities. It helps them learn how to communicate kindly and understand others' feelings. This lesson is important as it equips students with foundational skills for building friendships and handling small disagreements constructively.

Audience

Students in Grades K-1

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Teach basic conflict resolution

Materials

Scenario Cards, Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Conflict Resolution Strategies, and Crayons and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Welcome students and introduce the topic of conflict resolution in simple terms.
Explain the importance of being kind and understanding others' feelings.

Step 2

Scenario Activity

10 minutes

Show students scenario cards with pictures.
Discuss each scenario as a class, asking students how they would feel and what they could say to be kind.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 minutes

Facilitate a simple discussion on the scenarios.
Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation, focusing on kindness and empathy.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Hand out the 'Conflict Resolution Strategies' worksheet.
Instruct students to draw a picture of being kind or solving a problem with a friend.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Recap the key points of the lesson and the importance of being kind.
Encourage students to use these strategies with friends.
Thank students for their participation.

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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Printable cards with simple conflict scenarios for class discussion.

Scenario 1: Two friends want to play with the same toy.

Scenario 2: A friend accidentally bumps into another during play.

Scenario 3: Two children want to sit in the same chair.

Scenario 4: A friend is sad because they lost a game.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a simple discussion on kindness and empathy.

What can you say to be kind when you want the same toy?

Encourage students to think of kind words and sharing.

How can you help a friend who is sad?

Discuss ways to show kindness and support.

Why is it important to think about how others feel?

Explore the idea of empathy in simple terms.

Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Strategies

A worksheet for students to draw and reflect on kindness and problem-solving.

Draw a picture of being kind to a friend.

Think about sharing or helping.

Draw a picture of solving a problem with a friend.

Consider using kind words or taking turns.