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Playground Peacemakers

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Lesson Plan

Playground Peacemakers

Using social skills to solve peer conflict

This lesson focuses on teaching grade 2 students how to use appropriate social skills to resolve peer conflicts. Through a combination of experiential learning, game-based activities, and a video, students will learn the importance of respect, fair play, and empathy in social interactions. This lesson is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to build positive relationships and create a harmonious classroom environment.

Audience

Grade 2 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Discussion Questions, and Role-Play Scenario Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what respect means and why it's important in school.
  • Ask students to share examples of respectful behavior they have seen or experienced.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Focus on how the characters could have handled situations differently to show more respect.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

8 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and give each group a role-play scenario card.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on using respectful language and actions to resolve conflicts.
  • After each role-play, discuss what went well and what could be improved.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points learned about respect and conflict resolution.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills during recess and in the classroom.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Respect

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on the importance of respect and how it can be applied in everyday situations.

What did you notice about how the characters treated each other in the video?

Encourage students to think about specific actions and words used by the characters.







How did the characters resolve their conflicts?

Discuss the steps taken by the characters to solve their problems and how they could have done it better.







Why is it important to wait your turn and share with others?

Highlight the benefits of fair play and sharing in building friendships.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

These cards contain scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on resolving conflicts using respectful communication.




A friend cuts in line at the slide. How do you handle it?







Someone takes your toy without asking. What do you say?







You and a friend both want to play with the same ball. How do you decide who gets it?







A classmate is being left out of a game. How can you include them?




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