Peaceful Problem Solvers

Mariana Portillo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Peaceful Problem Solvers Lesson Plan

Students will learn basic conflict resolution strategies through interactive role-play and reflective discussion, building skills to address disagreements peacefully.

Learning conflict resolution fosters empathy and effective communication, essential for creating a collaborative and supportive classroom environment.

Audience

3rd Graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive activities combined with guided reflection.

Materials

Peaceful Problem Solvers Lesson Plan, Conflict Resolution Role-Play Cards, and Reflection Worksheet

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Review the Peaceful Problem Solvers Lesson Plan for overall structure.
Prepare role-play cards with different conflict scenarios.
Print or prepare digital copies of the Reflection Worksheet.
Ensure classroom space is arranged for small group role-plays.

Step 1

Introduction and Expectations

5 minutes

Greet students and explain the agenda for the session.
Briefly discuss what conflict resolution means and why it is important.
Set clear behavioral expectations for the role-play activities.

Step 2

Interactive Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Divide students into small groups and distribute role-play cards.
Guide each group to act out the scenario and discuss peaceful ways to handle the conflict.
Circulate among the groups to offer support and prompt deeper thinking about empathy and perspective.

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Engage students in a group discussion reflecting on what they learned.
Have students complete the Reflection Worksheet to record strategies and feelings about the activity.
Summarize key points and reinforce the importance of using peaceful methods to solve conflicts.

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Slide Deck

Peaceful Problem Solvers

Welcome! Today we will learn how to solve problems peacefully.

This is the title slide. Greet students and introduce the topic of conflict resolution. Explain that they will learn skills to help solve disagreements peacefully.

Why Conflict Resolution?

• Learn peaceful problem-solving skills
• Develop empathy and good communication
• Create a supportive classroom environment

Outline the objectives and why it's important. Emphasize the development of empathy and communication skills.

Interactive Role-Play Activity

Form small groups
Use the conflict resolution role-play cards
Act out peaceful solutions
Discuss what worked well!

Explain the role-play activity. Divide the class into small groups and describe the activity. Remind them to follow safety and cooperation rules.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

• Discuss your experience
• Complete the Reflection Worksheet
• Share one thing you learned!

Guide students to reflect on their role-play activity. Ask questions about how they felt during the activity and what they learned.

Great Job!

Remember: Peaceful problem solving starts with you!

This closing slide reinforces key points. Thank the students and remind them to use these skills every day.

Activity

Peaceful Problem Solvers Activity: Conflict Resolution Role-Play

This activity engages students in practicing conflict resolution skills through fun and relatable role-playing scenarios. It is designed to help 3rd graders apply the strategies they've learned in a controlled, interactive environment.

Activity Overview

Name: Conflict Resolution Role-Play
Audience: 3rd Graders
Time: Part of the 30-minute session
Objective: Practice using peaceful conflict resolution strategies through role-play situations.

How to Conduct the Role-Play

Introduction (2 minutes):
- Briefly remind students of the key conflict resolution strategies discussed in the lesson.
- Explain that they will work in small groups to act out realistic scenarios that may occur in school.
Small Group Role-Play (12 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Distribute role-play cards featuring simple scenarios such as sharing toys, taking turns, disagreements over classroom activities, etc.
- Each group will act out their scenario and come up with a solution using the peaceful problem-solving methods.
- Teachers circulate among the groups to encourage discussion, ask guiding questions, and help students reflect on their actions.
Group Reflection (3 minutes):
- Gather the students and ask each group to share what they did, how they solved the conflict, and how it made them feel.
- Prompt discussion with questions like: "What steps did you take to solve the conflict?" and "How did you make sure everyone felt heard?"

Key Points to Highlight

Empathy: Understanding each other's feelings is crucial for resolving conflicts.
Communication: Expressing your thoughts and listening is the first step to finding a solution.
Teamwork: Working together helps everyone feel respected and lead to better solutions.

Reflection

Provide students with a simple worksheet to write or draw one thing they learned from the activity and how they might use these skills in the future. This helps consolidate their learning and provides feedback for the teacher.

For more detailed instructions and resources related to the overall lesson, please refer to the Peaceful Problem Solvers Lesson Plan and the Peaceful Problem Solvers Slides.