Conflict Resolution

What can start a conflict?

• Sharing toys with a friend

• Saying hurtful things

• Helping with a chore

• Treating people nicely

Which is the BEST way to stop yourself from saying mean things during a conflict?

• Stomp your feet

• Ignore your friend

• Talk before you think

• Take a deep breath

Ms. Dymond MODERATES a conflict between Moby and Mia and helps them come to an agreement. What does MODERATE mean?

• to ignore an argument

• to learn about something

• to calm down with a happy memory

• to help people who disagree with each other

What will MOST LIKELY happen if you yell at someone when you’re trying to resolve a conflict with them?

• They will calm down

• They will buy you tacos

• They will get angrier

• they will find a soloution

Bridget and Naomi want to play together. He wants to play basketball, but she wants to play soccer. Which is the BEST compromise they can make?

• They can choose a different game they both like

• They can find new friends

• They can just play soccer

• They can just play basketball

Mrs. Carrillo gets very upset after getting into an argument with a friend. What can Ms. Calaway do to help Mrs. Carrillo?

• Ask Mrs. Carrillo to take a walk to help her calm down.

• Tell Mrs. Carrillo she is being rude and disrespectful.

• Tell Mrs. Roper

• Yell at the friend who hurt Mrs. Carrillo's feelings

During an argument, people might say hurtful things they don’t mean and ESCALATE the problem. What does ESCALATE mean?

• to feel better

• to calm down

• to make worse

• to share feelings

What can you say to someone when they do not share a toy on the playground?

• I feel sad when you do not take turns, so i would like you to leave the playground.

• I feel frustrated when you do not share, so I would like us to take turns.

• I feel mad when you are being mean, so I am going to tell the teacher on you

• I feel angry when you do not play with everyone, so I am going to ignore you.

Which happens LAST?

• Moby and Mia argue about what movie to watch together.

• Moby and Mia as grandpop for help with their conflict.

• Moby and Mia discuss their problem but can't find a solution

• Moby and Mia get more and more frustrated with each other.

Empathy is understanding the feelings of another person. What can you say to show empathy to a friend during a conflict?

• "You are being disrespectful and hurtful."

• "I do not want to be your friend anymore."

• "Since your not listening to me, I will not listen to you."

• "I understand, I would feel the same way if I were you."