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SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Peacemaker Vocabulary
Fill in six peacemaker words: mediator, perspective, negotiate, apology, misunderstanding and respectful.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- 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 the peacemaker word that fits.
- How could you be a peacemaker at recess? Use two of the words.
Teacher tip
Have kids use the words to describe a real (resolved) class conflict.
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.
- Let kids choose to share or keep their answers private. Both are fine.
Watch for
Bullying is not a conflict between equals. Make sure kids know to tell a grown-up about it.
Talk about it
- What could each person do to make the problem smaller?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Train a few kids as class peacemakers who help classmates use the steps.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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