Peace maker or Peace breaker?
What Should You Say?
Problem Solving
Think Before You Act
Be a School Peacemaker
100

You hold the door open for a classmate whose hands are full. 

πŸ‘‰ Peace Maker or Peace Breaker?

Peace Maker πŸ•ŠοΈ 


100

Someone bumps into you in the hallway accidentally. What could you say?

βœ… Answer: β€œIt’s okay,” β€œNo problem,” or calmly keep walking.

100

Two students want to be the first in the 4th square during a 4-square game.

βœ… Answer: Take turns, rock-paper-scissors, or share.

100

You feel frustrated with homework and say it is too hard. 

βœ… Answer: Ask for help, take a short break, or try again calmly.


100

You notice trash on the playground.

βœ… Answer: Pick it up or tell staff to help keep school clean.


200

You laugh when another student gives the wrong answer in class.

 

Peace Breaker🚫

200

A classmate takes your pencil without asking.

βœ… Answer: β€œCan you please ask before using my things?” or β€œI need that back, please.”

200

You and a friend both want to choose the PE game.

βœ… Answer: Compromise or alternate choices.

200

Someone spills water near your work.

βœ… Answer: Stay calm, move your work, and help clean up.


200

You notice that someone is sitting far away from the group and isn't participating. 

βœ… Answer: Ask them if they want to sit by you, ask if they need help. 


300

You are playing a game on the blacktop when two of your friends start to argue about the rules of the game. You go to get an adult for help.

πŸ‘‰ Peace Maker or Peace Breaker?

Peace MakerπŸ•ŠοΈ

300

Your partner isn’t helping during group work.

βœ… Answer: β€œCan we split the work so we both help?” or β€œI could use your help with this part.”

300

Someone cuts in line.

βœ… Answer: Calmly say, β€œThe line starts back there,” or ask an adult for help.


300

You hear classmates arguing loudly.

βœ… Answer: Stay out of the conflict or get an adult if needed.


 

300

Someone is trying to read aloud in Spanish but keeps messing up. A few kids nearby start to laugh. 

Kindly say "it's not nice to laugh at someone trying their best" or "We should treat everyone how we want to be treated". 

400

Your friend upset you and wouldn't play with you at lunch so you tell the person next to you something about them. 

πŸ‘‰ Peace Maker or Peace Breaker?

Peace Breaker 🚫

Dig Deeper: Name the action that was done. 

400

Someone says something mean about your friend.

βœ… Answer: β€œThat’s not kind,” β€œLet’s be respectful,” or walk away and tell an adult if needed.

400

Group members disagree on a project idea.

βœ… Answer: Vote, combine ideas, or listen to everyone before deciding.


400

You feel embarrassed after making a mistake.

βœ… Answer: Laugh it off, remember mistakes help us learn, keep trying.


 

400

The class gets noisy when the teacher leaves.

βœ… Answer: Stay on task and encourage others to make good choices.


500

You notice a kid that you don't usually talk to or hang out with sitting alone at lunch. You invite them to sit at your table.

πŸ‘‰ Peace Maker or Peace Breaker?

πŸ•ŠοΈPeace Maker. 

Dig Deeper: When we include others, we are a __________.

500

You feel angry after losing an unfair baseball game.

βœ… Answer: β€œGood game,” take a deep breath, or say, β€œI’ll try again next time.”

500

A friend stops talking to you after a misunderstanding and says they don't want to be friends anymore. 

βœ… Answer: Give them space for the day, then ask to talk privately, apologize if needed, and listen to their feelings.

500

You feel left out when friends play without you.

βœ… Answer: Ask politely to join, find another activity, or talk to a trusted adult.

500

A disagreement is turning into a fight.

βœ… Answer: Stay calm, don’t join, get an adult, and encourage others to walk away.

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