Conflict Resolution 5 Ways to Work Things Out at School
Conflict resolution doesn’t have to mean constant teacher refereeing—this K–2 SEL lesson teaches students 5 ways to solve problems without fighting. Help your students stop fighting and start solving problems with these safe strategies to resolve conflict without adults.
Students will learn:
• How to use words instead of hands to solve problems.
• Why blaming someone else never helps.
• How to ask questions to find a solution that works for everyone.
• When it is time to ask a grown-up for help.
In this "Conflict Resolution for Kids" lesson, students explore 5 ways to work things out safely. Perfect for your social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, this video demonstrates that hitting is never the answer. Instead, children learn conflict resolution skills like asking questions, avoiding blame, and brainstorming different ideas. Whether for classroom conflict resolution or friendship skills at home, these problem-solving strategies empower kids to manage disagreements respectfully.
Teacher/Parent Value: This complete lesson is designed to support a peaceful classroom environment and help children build essential social skills for life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro: Everyone Faces Problems 01:15 Strategy 1: Use Your Words Not Hands 02:30 Strategy 2: Don't Blame, Just Ask 03:45 Strategy 3: Asking Questions Solves Problems 05:00 Strategy 4: Have Different Ideas 06:15 Strategy 5: Ask a Grown-Up for Help 07:30 Review: 5 Ways to Work Things Out
EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
CCSS Candidates:
1. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics.
o Confidence: High
o Evidence: Students are taught to "use their words to talk about the problem."
2. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1.B: Build on others' talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others.
o Confidence: High
o Evidence: The strategy of "asking questions" requires listening and responding to the other person's perspective.
3. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.3: Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension.
o Confidence: Med/High
o Evidence: The video explicitly demonstrates asking questions to understand the conflict.
Best-Fit Alignment Summary: This video directly supports CCSS Speaking & Listening standards for collaborative problem-solving and aligns with NGSS Engineering Design processes for defining and resolving human problems.