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Resolving Conflicts Together

Lesson Plan

Resolving Conflicts Together

Peer Conflict

This lesson aims to help 3rd-grade boys understand and resolve peer conflicts through restorative practices and active learning. By engaging in a short reading and guided discussion, students will learn to identify conflict situations and explore ways to resolve them peacefully. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills for managing interpersonal relationships and fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

3rd Grade Boys

Time

10 mins

Approach

Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Reading: Understanding Peer Conflict, and Discussion: Conflict Resolution Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of peer conflict and its importance.
  • Explain that today we will learn how to resolve conflicts with friends.

Step 2

Reading Activity

3 mins

  • Distribute the reading material titled 'Understanding Peer Conflict.'
  • Ask students to read silently or read aloud together, depending on the group dynamics.

Step 3

Guided Discussion

4 mins

  • Use the 'Conflict Resolution Strategies' discussion guide to facilitate a conversation.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the reading and discuss how they might handle conflicts.
  • Highlight key strategies such as listening, empathy, and finding common ground.

Step 4

Closure

1 min

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to practice these strategies in their daily interactions.
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Reading

Understanding Peer Conflict

A short reading to help students understand what peer conflict is and why it happens. It provides examples and introduces basic strategies for resolution.

Understanding Peer Conflict

Peer conflict is a normal part of growing up. It happens when two or more people have different ideas or want different things. Sometimes, conflicts can make us feel upset or angry, but they can also help us learn how to get along with others.

Example:

  • Situation: Alex and Sam both want to play with the same toy.
  • Feeling: Alex feels frustrated because he had the toy first.
  • Resolution: They decide to take turns playing with the toy.

Strategies for Resolving Conflicts:

  • Listen: Pay attention to what the other person is saying.
  • Empathize: Try to understand how they feel.
  • Find a Solution: Work together to find a way that makes everyone happy.
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Discussion

Conflict Resolution Strategies

A guided discussion to explore strategies for resolving peer conflicts. Students will reflect on the reading and share their own experiences.

What is a conflict you have experienced with a friend?

Encourage students to think about a recent conflict and describe it briefly. Guide them to focus on the situation rather than blaming others.







How did you feel during the conflict?

Help students identify and express their emotions during the conflict. Discuss how these feelings can affect their actions.







What strategies can we use to resolve conflicts?

Refer to the reading material and discuss strategies like listening, empathy, and finding a solution. Encourage students to suggest their own ideas.







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