Peace maker or Peace breaker?
What Should You Say?
Problem Solving
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 player in a recess game.

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

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: Calmly and respectfully say 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

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: Encourage them 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

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 sit with you at lunch so you tell the person next to you something about that friend. Then they tell someone else what you said and so on.

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

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 being an  __________.

500

You feel angry after losing a game in class.

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

500

Your best friend says they don't want to be friends anymore. 

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

500

A disagreement is turning into a fight.

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