Welcome students! Today we’re launching our Peace Pact Power session on managing peer conflict. Explain that throughout the next 30 minutes, we’ll explore strategies to talk through disagreements kindly and build our own class Peace Pact.

Read the lesson objective aloud: “By the end of our time today, you’ll practice using “I” statements and active listening to resolve disagreements.” Then invite students to suggest group norms for respectful discussion. Record their ideas visibly.

Divide students into groups of 3–4 and hand out one Conflict Scenario Card to each group. Instruct them to identify the feelings and needs of each person in the scenario, then appoint a spokesperson to share key observations.

Hand out Role‐Play Character Badges. Model an example “I feel upset when…” statement. Encourage students to act out their scenario, using I statements, paraphrasing, and brainstorming solutions. Circulate and offer feedback.

Distribute the Peace Pact Reflection Sheet. Ask each student to write one strategy they’ll use and one personal goal. Then have groups draft a 3–4 step Peace Pact listing how they will handle future conflicts.

Invite each group to share one key strategy or pact clause. Praise their ideas and remind them to follow their Peace Pact when disagreements arise. Close by reinforcing the value of kind communication.