Recess Rumbles
Two kids both want the last jump rope. What's a fair solution?
Talk it over and take turns; share by setting a timer or play together.
You and a partner both want to use the blue marker for a poster.
Take turns using it or mix colors to make a new one.
A friend calls you a name as a joke, but it hurts your feelings.
Let them know how you felt.
Your sibling wants to watch a different TV show.
Take turns or find a show you both like.
A soccer game starts, but one student argues they already called goalie. How do you solve it?
Let them be goalie first, then switch halfway through.
Someone at your table keeps talking when you're trying to work.
Use your words to tell them that you want space and if they can quiet down, in a polite manner.
You tell your friend a secret, and they share it.
Calmly explain how it made you feel and ask them not to do it again.
Two kids argue over who gets the front seat of the car.
Rotate turns or let an adult decide fairly.
Talk it over; "lets start with a refresh", Ask for another chance.
You and a member argue about whose turn it is to lead the line.
Check with the staff or paper rock scissors.
You want to sit with a new group at lunch, but your friend gets upset.
Tell them you still want to be friends and invite them to join.
Someone cuts in front of you in line.
You and your best friend both want to go on the swing next.
Someone makes a face at you that makes you upset.
Let them know how you feel, politely ask them not to do it again, let it go.
Two friends both want you on their team.
Talk about it with each other or compromise.
You borrowed a pencil and broke it.
Say sorry and replace it or offer to share yours.
Two kids want to start different games at recess.
Vote as a group or agree to play one game now and the other later.
Someone goes up to you and says something rude to you.
Ask them why they did it and ask why they did that. Talk about it. If no resolution happens, let the staff know so they can help.
A friend forgets to invite you to their party.
Tell them you felt left out and ask kindly what the reason was.
You and a friend both want to be leader in a project.
Co-partners or take turns leading the project.