Positive Ways to Resolve Conflict
Roadblocks to Conflict Resolution
Peer Conflict Scenarios
No-Bullying Behaviors
True/False
100

Active Listening to someone is...

POSITIVE

Listening with your whole body, focusing on that person, hearing what they have to say even if you disagree.

100

What is a "roadblock" to conflict resolution? 

Something than can get in the way of effectively communicating and solving an issue

Ex: Blaming, yelling, rolling eyes, avoiding, not listening, lying about your part. 

100
You just got new glasses and there is a student in your class who is teasing you about them. This hurts your feelings. What I message could you use to tell them your feelings are hurt?
I feel _______ when ________________. I need _________. I feel upset when you're making fun of my glasses. I need you to stop.
100

Someone on the bus is calling you names every day. This really hurts your feelings. What should you do?

Ignore what you can. Ask them to stop. Sit with friends so you have people around you who are being nice. Tell the bus driver.

100

Someone called you mean names in front of others. The right response is to get revenge and call them mean names back, they started it.

FALSE

200

Instead of confronting the conflict, sometimes it is best to _________ (3 words)

Let it go

200

Going back and forth with someone, _____ conflict.

Increases, allows it to continue. 

200

There are a group of kids on the playground from your class who are playing soccer and they tell you that you can't play because you aren't good enough. How would you handle the situation?

You could go find something else to do. You could talk to them and let them know you don't think this is fair. You could walk away.

200
A student in your class was playing in the bathroom when you were in there, and you know that is not allowed. He threatens to hurt you if you tell the teacher. What should you do?
Tell the teacher anyway - if someone is threatening you this isn't safe. You could always write a note to let the teacher know if you're worried about the other student seeing you tell.
200

Talking about a conflict and involving others is O.K. to do only if the other person is not around to hear/see it.

FALSE

300

What is the "I" statement we can make to tell someone how we feel?

"I feel ______ when ______"

(can add because ____ and/or I need _____)

300

I should (TELL/ NOT TELL) my friends about the conflict that happened between me and another peer because I trust them.

Not tell, getting others involved can make the situation worse.

300

Your best friend looks mad at you and is ignoring you but she hasn't told you why she's angry and you don't have a clue what is bothering her. What should you do?

When she looks like she's calmed down, talk about it and ask what's wrong. If she keeps giving you the silent treatment, then just find someone else to hangout with. Let her know you want to know what's wrong to try to fix it and that you're willing to talk about it with her when she's ready.

300

You see one of your friends being made fun of at recess by another student. What should you do?

Be a friend. Go up to your friend and make sure they're okay. Try to cheer them up. Make sure you don't join in these behaviors.

300
If my friend tells me something about someone else that may or may not be true, I should believe them because they are my friend.

FALSE. If you do not hear or see something directly from that person, do not always believe what you here from others.

400

What is the best thing to do when done resolving a conflict with someone?

Move forward, let go. 

400

When trying to resolve conflict and the person does not want to talk to you to work it out, what should you do?

Walk away and let it go. Know you did the best you can

400
You asked your friend about her dad and she got very upset because she doesn't see her father anymore. You didn't mean to hurt her feelings but didn't realize that this might be a sensitive topic to her. What should you do?
Apologize to her, Talk it out and let her know you didn't mean to hurt her feelings
400

A "friend" of yours is constantly making fun of you in front of other people but is nice to you when you are both alone. You are confused and hurt by this friend's actions. What should you do?

Talk about it privately with the "friend." Let them know it's not okay for them to be so mean to you in front of others and that this is crossing the line. Decide if it's worth trying to be friends with someone who is treating you like that. Think about what a real friend would do.

400

The end solution to all conflicts with others is we have to make up and be friends.

FALSE. You should always be kind to others but you do not have to be friends with everyone. 

500

Make sure you are ____ before being an upstander, whether that is for yourself or others. 

Calm

500

When your friend is displaying these roadblocks to conflict resolution in front of you, what could you do?

Distract your friend, walk away so you're not involved, encourage your friend to stop. 

500
A new student just joined your class from another country and you assumed he was from Mexico because he was Hispanic but he is really from El Salvador. This student was very offended. What should you do?
Apologize to him, talk it out and let him know you were not trying to be offensive, be more aware next time and not make the same quick judgments
500

Someone started a rumor about you that was not true and very hurtful. You know who started it. What should you do?

After you've cooled off, talk to the person in private. Let them know how it made you feel and that this is not okay. Ask them how they can fix it - they need to take some responsibility and set the record straight. If it is damaging your reputation in any way or about something that might get you in trouble, then get help if you need it to stop the rumor from spreading.

500

The solution to conflict should be agreed on by all people involved. 

TRUE. Choose a solution that works for everyone

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