Staying Calm
This is Step 1 for handling an argument — noticing your body's signals and doing this before reacting.
Notice & Pause?
This is what it's called when two people disagree but stay respectful and no one is trying to hurt the other person.
Normal disagreement
This is Step 2 for handling an argument — calmly saying how you feel instead of reacting.
Use your words
This is Step 3 for handling an argument — giving the other person a chance to explain their side.
Listen to their side
This is Step 5 for handling an argument — choosing to stop the conversation for a while if it isn't going well.
Know When to Walk Away
Name one physical sign in your body that an argument might be starting.
A tight chest, clenched fists, a hot face, or a fast heartbeat (any one)?
If someone keeps saying or doing mean things on purpose to hurt another person, it isn't just an argument anymore — it's this.
Bullying (unkind or hurtful behavior
Complete the formula: "I feel ___ when ___ because ___. Can we ___?"
"I" statement
This is Step 4 for handling an argument — looking for a solution that works for both people.
Find a Compromise
Give an example of a respectful phrase you could use to walk away from an argument.
"I need a break, let's talk later"
Name one strategy from the Calming Strategies Toolbox.
Taking deep breaths, counting to 10, taking a short break, squeezing your hands, going to a calm place, or getting a drink of water
True or False: an argument between friends always means the friendship is over.
False: Friendships can survive disagreements.
A statement like "You always ruin everything" is an example of this kind of statement, which tends to make arguments worse.
Blaming (or "you") statement
Name one of the three types of compromise taught in the lesson.
Take Turns, Meet in the Middle, or Try Both Ideas
This is Step 6 for handling an argument — telling a trusted grown-up if things are getting out of hand.
Get an Adult's Help
Name one feeling you might notice inside yourself right before an argument starts.
Feeling frustrated, embarrassed, annoyed, or angry
According to the lesson's "Big Idea," arguments are this — it's how you handle them that counts.
Normal
Turn this blaming statement into an "I" statement: "You never let me pick the game!"
"I feel left out when I don't get to pick because it feels unfair. Can we take turns choosing?"
Two friends both want the same toy, so they agree to play with it for five minutes each. This is an example of this type of compromise.
Take turns
Name one situation from the lesson where you should get an adult's help because it's "more than a normal disagreement."
Someone shoving or pushing another person, or someone who keeps yelling and won't listen
Explain why "Notice & Pause" comes before "Use Your Words" in the steps.
Calming down first helps you respond thoughtfully instead of reacting in a way that could make things worse
Name one way to tell the difference between a normal disagreement and something more serious, like bullying.
Happens on purpose and/or repeatedly to hurt someone, rather than being a one-time disagreement about an idea or situation
Explain why "I" statements work better than blaming words during an argument.
They explain your own feelings without accusing the other person, so they're less likely to become defensive
Explain why listening to the other person's side matters, even if you think you're right.
Understanding their perspective helps you find a fair compromise and shows respect
True or False: walking away or asking for help means you lost the argument.
False: It means you're being smart, not that you failed.