Grades 2–5
Walk the Peace Path
Number the six steps of the peace path in order, then use them to plan how to solve a playground problem.
SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Conflict Tools Match
Match seven conflict tools, like compromise, take turns and cool off, to what each one means.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–4
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Conflict resolution
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Conflict resolution, I-messages, Compromise, Active listening
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a line from each conflict tool to what it means.
- The tool I use most:
- A tool I want to try next time:
Words on this sheet
take turnsshareothersafe
Teacher tip
Write each tool on a card for a class conflict toolbox.
How to use it
- Role-play one scenario with a puppet or another adult before kids start.
- Post the steps or tools from the sheet where kids solve problems, like near the door to recess.
- Model your own answer first. Kids open up more when the grown-up goes first.
Watch for
Bullying is not a conflict between equals. Make sure kids know to tell a grown-up about it.
Talk about it
- What is a fair solution here?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Set up a peace corner or a peace table with the steps posted.
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