Conflict Resolution Scenarios

Front

During recess, two students start yelling at each other over who gets the basketball. One of them calmly says, “Let’s ask the teacher to decide.”

Back

Get Help

Front

Two classmates both want the same seat on the bus. They agree that one will sit there in the morning and the other will sit there in the afternoon.

Back

Negotiate

Front

A student notices their lab partner getting frustrated and starting to raise their voice. They quickly change the subject and crack a lighthearted joke to calm things down.

Back

Defuse the Conflict

Front

Two kids are arguing about which game to play. One of them walks away and plays with someone else instead.

Back

Avoid the Conflict

Front

A group project is falling apart because members can’t agree. The students ask their teacher to step in and help them find a fair solution.

Back

Get Help

Front

At lunch, two students argue over who should sit in a particular chair. One suggests, “Why don’t we take turns each day?”

Back

Negotiate

Front

A student feels themselves getting angry at a friend during a game, so they take a deep breath and say, “Let’s just cool off for a minute before we play again.”

Back

Defuse the Conflict

Front

Riley is standing in the hallway at school when JJ accidentally bumps into them. Riley gets upset and says, “Hey, who do you think you’re shoving?” What is a negative way that Riley could manage this conflict?

Back

Yelling at JJ and calling them names

Front

Riley yells at JJ and calls them names after being bumped in the hallway. How would using this negative strategy to manage the conflict impact the individuals involved?

Back

It could make JJ feel embarrassed or angry, possibly escalating the conflict.

Front

What is a positive way that Riley could manage the conflict after JJ accidentally bumps into them and Riley says, “Hey, who do you think you’re shoving?”?

Back

Calmly asking JJ if it was an accident