Friendship and Conflict Resolution

Rebekah Gladson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Friendship and Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution and disagreeing respectfully

This lesson aims to teach young students the essential skills of conflict resolution and how to disagree with friends in a respectful manner. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will learn to identify emotions, communicate effectively, and find peaceful solutions to conflicts. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that will help students build and maintain healthy relationships.

Audience

1st and 2nd grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Printable Cards: Conflict Scenarios, Discussion: Conflict Resolution Strategies, and Parent Letter: Conflict Resolution Skills

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what conflict means and why it's important to resolve conflicts peacefully.
Ask students if they have ever disagreed with a friend and how it made them feel.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Show the video Respecting Each Other in School.
Pause at key moments to ask questions about the characters' actions and feelings.

Step 3

Activity: Role-Playing

10 mins

Use the printable cards with conflict scenarios.
Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario.
Provide examples of respectful phrases to use when disagreeing, such as "I see it differently because...", "I understand your point, but...", and "Can we find a way to agree?".
Have students role-play the scenario, focusing on resolving the conflict respectfully.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Gather students for a group discussion using the prepared questions.
Encourage students to share what they learned about resolving conflicts and how they can apply these skills in real life.

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Worksheet

Conflict Scenarios Cards

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

Two friends want to play with the same toy.

A group of students can't agree on a game to play.

One student accidentally bumps into another and spills their drink.

Two students argue over who gets to be the line leader.

Discussion

Conflict Resolution Strategies

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and role-playing activity, focusing on strategies for resolving conflicts.

What did you notice about how the characters in the video resolved their conflicts?

Encourage students to think about the actions and words used by the characters to resolve their disagreements.

How did it feel to role-play a conflict scenario?

Ask students to reflect on their emotions during the role-play and how they managed them.

What are some ways you can resolve a conflict with a friend?

Guide students to think about using kind words, listening, and finding a compromise.

Reading

Parent Letter: Conflict Resolution Skills

This letter informs parents about the lesson on conflict resolution and provides tips on how they can support their child's learning at home.

Dear Parents,

We are excited to share that our class will be learning about conflict resolution and how to disagree respectfully. This lesson is designed to help students develop essential social-emotional skills that will aid them in building and maintaining healthy relationships.

During the lesson, students will watch a video titled "Respecting Each Other in School" and participate in role-playing activities using conflict scenarios. They will practice using respectful phrases such as "I see it differently because..." and "Can we find a way to agree?" to resolve conflicts peacefully.

You can support your child's learning at home by encouraging them to talk about their feelings and practice these respectful communication skills in everyday situations. Discussing conflicts they may encounter and brainstorming solutions together can also reinforce what they learn in class.

Thank you for your support in helping your child develop these important life skills.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]