Grades 2–4
Tattling or Telling?
Telling keeps someone safe; tattling only gets someone in trouble. Circle tattling or telling for ten moments.
SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Makes It Bigger or Makes It Smaller?
Sort twelve things people do in an argument into what makes a problem bigger and what makes it smaller.
- 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:
- Write each one in the right box.
- Makes the problem bigger
- Makes the problem smaller
- The next time I have a problem with a friend, I will make it smaller by…
Words on this sheet
yellingcalling namessaying sorryblamingpushingtaking turns
Teacher tip
Use a balloon: blow it up for each “bigger” action, let air out for each “smaller” one.
How to use it
- Practice when everyone is calm, not in the middle of a real conflict.
- Use the same words from the sheet when a real conflict comes up.
- Use it during morning meeting or right after recess, when the topic is fresh.
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?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Train a few kids as class peacemakers who help classmates use the steps.
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Fill in six peacemaker words: mediator, perspective, negotiate, apology, misunderstanding and respectful.
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