Grades 2–4
Draw the Solution
Lily and Ben both want the class computer. Draw a three-panel comic of the problem, the talk and the fair solution.
SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Roll a Role-Play
Roll a die to get a conflict, like both wanting the last swing, and act it out with a partner using a peacemaker tool.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Topic
- Conflict resolution
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Conflict resolution, I-messages, Compromise, Active listening
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- With a partner: roll a die and act out the problem for your number. One person shares the problem, and the other uses a peacemaker tool, like an I-message, taking turns or a compromise. Then switch.
- Roll and act it out.
- You both want the last swing.
- Your partner bumped your desk and your work got messy.
- You both want to be line leader.
- Your partner keeps
- You can’t agree on a game at recess.
- Your partner used your markers without asking.
Teacher tip
Give each pair a turn in front of the class, then talk about which tool worked.
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.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
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.
More conflict resolution worksheets
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Grades 2–4
How Big Is the Problem?
Sort twelve problems into small (I can fix it), medium (I try a tool or ask a friend) and big (I need a grown-up now).
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