What's it mean?
What does the word conflict mean?
Disagreements, arguments, not seeing"eye to eye"
It is important to talk to a person if/when there is a conflict because it helps us to make sure the other person is aware of how we feel and to help us understand the situation from the other person's point of view. True or false?
True, both parties can learn something in this process.
Someone in your class makes fun of the clothes you are wearing. What could you do?
Pause , calm yourself, communicate respectfully using an I-statement.
Name one calming tool you use
Accept any calming tool as an answer
Role play a skit that demonstrates a compromise between two people.
Accept any answer which illustrates making a compromise where each party may not get everything they want but each party gets some of what they want.
What does Resolution mean?
Conflict Resolution is being able to resolve, or put an end to problems/conflicts we have with each other.
When you feel frustrated or upset with someone else you should stay quiet so you won't hurt their feelings.
True or false?
False, feelings are important and deserve yur attention, however it is important how you convey your feelings in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
You have inside recess and decide to play a board game with your friend, however you bth want to go first. What could you do?
Come up with a plan that you could agree to play two games where each of you get a chance to go first, use rock, paper, scissors or something like that to solve the problem.
Name two calming tools you can use at school.
Accept any calming tools used at school
Role play making an effective I -statement.
Include appropriate tone and state how you feel when specifically what was done to you and what you want the person to try to do differently in the future.
What does pausing mean and why is that important in conflict resolution?
Pausing refers to stopping an action or a reaction.
Pausing vs. reacting will allow someone to possibly make choices they won't regret and make the conflict bigger than it already is.
Calming down could include:
Breathing, taking a break, talking to an adult, or go do something else. True or False
True
Your friend tells you that something you said to them hurt your feelings. What could you do?
Listen to your friend,Pause, calm yourself, communicate, and apologize if you are ready to do so.
Name two calming tools you can use at home.
Accept any calming tools you can use at home.
Role play an incident where something has already happened that you can't change, so work together to make a plan for another time to avoid the conflict
Accept anything that demonstrates being respectful, listening, creating a plan that would give each party something they wanted, or building in a solution to decide such as rock paper, scissors, etc.
What does communicate mean?
Any answer which implies transferring information to another.
Talking to an adult when you have a problem with another student is a form of tattling. True or false?
False
You and your friend both want to play a game however yu each have your own version of how to play the game. What can you do?
Take turns, compromise, make a plan for next time to play, etc.
What does 5-4-3-2-1 grounding strategy refer to.
To help calm oneself students can engage in naming 5 things they can see
4 things you can physically touch
3 sounds you can hear
2 smells in the environment or 2 favorite smells/scents
1 thing you can taste
Create a role play that demonstrates how to communicate including listening, talking calmly, using I-statements, and considering how others feel.
Any role play that includes:
listening, talking calmly, using I-statements, and considering how others feel.
What does an I- statement refer to?
An I- statement refers to stating 3 clear statements reflecting what someone feels, I feel ____, specifically referring to when someone does/says something, When you _____, and then a statement of what you are asking the other person to do, When ______.
If you are having a conflict with someone you should always apologize first. True or false?
False, you should not apologize unless you are truly sorry for your actions.
You are out to recess playing Ga Ga ball with your friends when they get in a conflict about the rules where it turns into a physical fight, what is the safest choice you could make?
Ask an adult for help, that is the safest choice for everyone concerned!
What is one calming strategy you can always do no matter where you are?
Breathing!! always have your breath with you
Act out the 3'C's of conflict resolution.
Accept any answer that refers to:
Calm
Communicate
Choose a solution