Grades 2–4
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.
SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Pick a Fair Solution
Read six conflict scenarios and circle the solution that is fair to everyone.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- 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:
- Circle the letter of the solution that is fair to everyone.
- 1. Two friends both want to use the one red marker.
- 2. Your group can’t agree on a name for the project.
- 3. You and your sister both want the last cookie.
Teacher tip
Ask kids how each person would feel about the solution they picked.
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.
- 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
- How can you tell when you are ready to talk it out?
- 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.
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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Win-Win, Win-Lose or Lose-Lose?
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