Welcome students and introduce today’s session. Explain the title and agenda: learning three conflict-resolution strategies and practicing them.

Read the objectives aloud. Emphasize that by the end, students will practice and demonstrate each strategy.

Discuss why conflict resolution matters in school and life. Invite 1–2 student examples of small conflicts.

Introduce Active Listening. Explain that it’s more than hearing—it's fully engaging with the speaker.

Distribute the [Active Listening Checklist](#active-listening-checklist). Walk through each step with a volunteer modeling speaker vs. listener.

Explain I-Messages. Emphasize expressing your feelings without blaming the other person.

Display and explain the formula. Show an example. Pass out [I-Message Template Handout](#i-message-template-handout).

Define compromise. Stress that both sides give a little to find a win-win solution.

Explain the activity. Remind students to use the checklist and I-messages during this practice.

Guide students through writing I-messages for a sample scenario on the board.

Hand out [Conflict Scenarios Cards](#conflict-scenarios-cards) and role-play. Use the feedback worksheet to observe.

Invite a few pairs to share their takeaways and solutions. Reinforce key points.

Thank the class for their participation. Encourage ongoing practice and remind them these are life skills.