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Resolving Conflicts with Kindness

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Lesson Plan

Resolving Conflicts with Kindness

Conflict Resolution

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of conflict resolution through engaging activities. Students will watch a short video, participate in a guided discussion, and complete a worksheet to practice resolving conflicts. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills, such as empathy and communication, which are crucial for building positive relationships.

Audience

K-2 Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: Getting Help - Building Resilience with Hunter and Eve, Conflict Resolution Discussion Questions, Conflict Resolution Worksheet, and Waiting Turns Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the topic of conflict resolution.
  • Explain that conflicts are a normal part of life and can be resolved in positive ways.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

5 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with conflict resolution.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

7 minutes

  • Distribute the Conflict Resolution Worksheet.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, helping them think of ways to resolve conflicts.
  • Encourage students to draw or write their responses.

Step 5

Waiting Turns Activity

3 minutes

  • Distribute the Waiting Turns Worksheet.
  • Discuss the importance of waiting turns and how it helps in resolving conflicts.
  • Encourage students to complete the worksheet by drawing or writing about waiting turns.

Step 6

Closure

3 minutes

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about resolving conflicts.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Conflict Resolution Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and think about how they can apply conflict resolution strategies in their own lives.

What did Hunter and Eve do to resolve their conflict?

Encourage students to recall specific actions or words used by the characters.







Have you ever had a conflict with a friend? How did you resolve it?

Guide students to think about their own experiences and how they handled them.







Why is it important to stay calm during a conflict?

Discuss the benefits of staying calm, such as thinking clearly and finding a solution.







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Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice conflict resolution by thinking of ways to solve common conflicts they might encounter.

Draw a picture of a time you had a conflict with a friend. How did you solve it?

Think about what you said or did to make things better.







What are some words you can use to help solve a conflict?

Consider words like 'sorry,' 'please,' and 'thank you.'







Write or draw one way you can help a friend who is upset.

Think about actions or words that can make someone feel better.







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Worksheet

Waiting Turns Worksheet

This worksheet helps students understand the importance of waiting turns and how it contributes to conflict resolution. Students will think about scenarios where waiting turns is necessary and how it can help in resolving conflicts.

Draw a picture of a time you had to wait your turn. How did it make you feel?

Think about what you did while waiting and how it helped.







Why is it important to wait your turn?

Consider how waiting turns can make things fair for everyone.







Write or draw one way you can remind yourself to be patient while waiting.

Think about actions or words that can help you stay calm.







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