PSHE - Resolving Conflict

What is a conflict?

• A competition.

• An emotion.

• A fight, battle or struggle that goes on for a long time.

• A type of friendship.

True or False?

Sometimes a conflict can be with a person we love and care for.

• True

• False

True or False?

It's ok to feel emotions like anger or frustration.

• True

• False

A friend says that they don't want to play with you today. Is it ok to shout at your friend?

• Yes

• No

List 2 ways your body can react during a conflict.

How can you show respect when you are communicating with others?

• Look at the person speaking who is speaking.

• Comment on what the speaker has said.

• Speak in a calm, polite voice.

• Wait your turn to speak.

• All of the above.

Your friend has said something to another friend, and you think the words said were unkind. What would you say to your friend?

Answer explanation

I think 'Ben' felt sad when you said that to him. Shall we think of another way to say it, and speak to him together?

A friend says they think it is ok to drop litter. You disagree with your friend. How could you let them know you disagree, in a respectful way?

• "I can see where you're coming from, but I respectfully disagree. I think dropping litter is bad for the planet."

• "Ugh, you're disgusting. It's people like you that are destroying the planet!"

• I don't want to argue with my friend, so I wouldn't say anything to them.

You disagree with an opinion your best friend shares about your favourite sports team.

How could you let them know what you thought?

• "If you don't support my team, then we can't be friends."

• "Your team is rubbish. No wonder you're so bad at football."

• "Yes, you're right. Your team is better than mine."

• "I still think my team is the best, but it doesn't really matter who we support. We're friends, no matter what!"

What are two things you could do if you are having a problem with your friend in the playground?

Answer explanation

-take some time to calm down

-tell your friend how you are feeling

-ask an adult to help you

-play with someone else