Resolving conflict is just a fancy term for saying you solved a fight.

Talking Points:

  • Step #1: Stay calm. Take a deep breath.
  • Step #2: Use kind words. Don’t be mean to the other person or else they won’t want to talk to you.
  • Step #3: Listen. One person should talk at a time and make sure everyone has a chance to share.
  • Step #4: Compromise. That’s just a big word for meaning find a way for everyone to win. You might give up something you want but so will the other person.
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What do you argue about with your friends at school? How about at home with your siblings?
  3. Why is it important to take a breath when you’re frustrated or mad?
  4. As a class, come up with some kind words you could use for the following scenarios: 1. The other team cheated in a game at recess. 2. Your sibling broke your video game. 3. Your friend took your spot at the lunch table.
  5. With the scenarios in question 4, as a class come up with compromises for each one.
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?