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).
SEL worksheet · Conflict resolution
Write a Peace Agreement
Solve a conflict, then write a peace agreement together: what you disagreed about, how each person felt and what you both agree to do.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 20 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:
- A peace agreement is a promise two people make after they solve a conflict. Fill it in together with the person you had a problem with.
- We disagreed about:
- What we both need:
- If it happens again, we will:
Teacher tip
Use the sheet for real conflicts too, once kids know the steps.
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
- How can you tell when you are ready to talk it out?
- 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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