CONFLICT RESOLUTION Grades 35 Swans Creek ES WHAT
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION Grades 3&5 Swans Creek ES
WHAT IS CONFLICT?
WHAT IS CONFLICT? A conflict is a disagreement or fight about something that is important. Another word for conflict is problem. Most of us have conflicts every day. • You and your best friend might have a conflict about the rules of a game or deciding what you want to play at recess.
WHAT IS CONFLICT? Conflict happens because we are all different and because we sometimes have different ideas and feelings. This is a part of what makes us human.
WHAT IS CONFLICT? When Conflict gets worse it__________. When conflict gets better it __________.
WHAT IS CONFLICT? When Conflict gets worse it ESCALATES. When conflict gets better it DE-ESCALATES.
WATCH THE ZAX The ZAX- You. Tube Video
ZAX QUESTION How COULD the ZAX solve their conflict? Think of at least two ideas.
DID THE ZAXS WIN? ? ? WHY OR WHY NOT ? SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
WHAT IS PROBLEM SOLVING? • Problem solving is the ability to identify the problem, to brainstorm several solutions, and to choose one that meets the needs of both people who are in the conflict/argument. Let's learn about the soda shakers method for solving problems.
READ THIS SITUATION AND APPLY THE SODA SHAKERS METHOD IN THE NEXT SLIDES. Student #1 Student # 2 You pushed the other person in the hall after they tripped you. They say it was an accident but you do not believe them. You are very mad. You are upset the other person pushed you. You didn’t trip them on purpose. You feel very upset.
Describe the problem:
What are three ways you could solve the problem:
What negative things could happen:
What positive things could happen:
What do you think is the best solution to the problem:
SITUATION # 2 Student #1 Student # 2 Your partner wouldn’t stop You poked your friend as a poking you so you yelled at joke and they yelled at you. them. You are upset that you You’re upset you are in trouble with the teacher. trouble when you were only joking.
Describe the problem:
What are three ways you could solve the problem:
What negative things could happen:
What positive things could happen:
What do you think is the best solution to the problem:
SITUATION # 3 Student #1 Student # 2 You had a disagreement with a friend who you normally get along with. They said some really hurtful things to you. You told another classmate how you were feeling. Now your “friend” is mad at you. You had an argument with a friend at recess. Now everyone in the class is talking about it. You are upset.
Describe the problem:
What are three ways you could solve the problem:
What negative things could happen:
What positive things could happen:
What do you think is the best solution to the problem:
EMAIL YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR! If you would like, send your school counselor an email with a conflict and how you would "solve it" using your "soda shakers problem solving steps" • Mr. Andrews Grades K, 2, 4: Andrewld@pwcs. edu • Ms. Martrinez Grades 1, 3, 5: Martins@pwcs. edu