Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Basics

Students will identify and practice key conflict resolution strategies by role-playing candy-themed scenarios, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving.

Building relationship skills through CASEL’s framework helps 5th graders manage disagreements constructively, improving classroom climate and interpersonal understanding.

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Set Up and Review

10 minutes

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Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Case Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Sweet Solution Showdown

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflect and Share

5 minutes

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Candy Conflict Cases

Scenario 1: Lollipop Dilemma

Scenario 2: Gummy Share Struggle

Scenario 3: Chocolate Trade Trouble

Scenario 4: Sour Candy Comments

Scenario 5: Candy Wrapper Mess

Scenario 6: Candy Cash Confusion

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Conflict Candy

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