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Peaceful Playtime

Lesson Plan

Peaceful Playtime

Teach conflict resolution skills

This lesson aims to teach kindergarten students essential conflict resolution skills to reduce physical aggression. Through engaging activities, a video, and a worksheet, students will learn how to handle conflicts peacefully. This lesson is crucial for fostering a safe and respectful classroom environment, helping students develop empathy and effective communication skills.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Conflict Resolution Game Cards, Conflict Resolution Worksheet, Crayons, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion about what conflict means and why it's important to resolve conflicts peacefully.
  • Introduce the concept of using words instead of physical actions to solve problems.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

  • Use the Conflict Resolution Game Cards to role-play different conflict scenarios.
  • Encourage students to use words and gestures to resolve the conflicts presented in the cards.
  • Provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Conflict Resolution Worksheet.
  • Have students draw or color how they would resolve a conflict peacefully.
  • Discuss their drawings and reinforce the importance of peaceful conflict resolution.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about conflict resolution.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills during playtime and at home.
  • Praise students for their participation and understanding.
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Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Worksheet

This worksheet helps students visualize and practice conflict resolution by drawing or coloring scenarios where they resolve conflicts peacefully.

Draw a picture of how you would solve a conflict with a friend.

Think about using words and kind actions.







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Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Game Cards

These cards present different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice resolving peacefully.




You and a friend both want to play with the same toy.







Your friend accidentally bumps into you during playtime.







You and a friend disagree on which game to play.







Your friend takes your crayon without asking.




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