Lesson Plan

No Way! Game Plan

Students will learn and practice four respectful conflict-resolution responses by earning points in the “No Way! Game,” demonstrating key relationship skills aligned to CASEL.

Teaching conflict-resolution helps students build empathy, communicate respectfully, and maintain positive peer relationships, supporting a safe and collaborative classroom climate.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Game Rules

5 minutes

Step 3

Model Respectful Responses

5 minutes

Step 4

Play Respect Response Race

20 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Conflict? No Way! Game Rules

Welcome students and introduce the No Way! game. Explain that they will learn the rules here before playing.

Game Objectives

Point out the objectives so students understand the purpose of the game.

How to Play

Explain team setup and how scenarios will be presented.

Earning Points

Clarify the point system so students know what they’re aiming for.

Four Respectful Responses

Introduce the four target responses one by one, modeling tone and body language.

Rules & Reminders

Review key reminders before starting the game.

Lesson Plan

No Way! Game Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Teach Game Rules

Step 3

Model Respectful Responses

Step 4

Play Respect Response Race

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

Slide Deck

Conflict? No Way! Game Rules

Game Objectives

How to Play

Earning Points

Four Respectful Responses

Rules & Reminders

Game

Worksheet

Cool Down

Conflict? No Way!

Lisa Cooper