Welcome students: explain that conflicts are normal and that today they’ll learn tools to resolve disagreements. Use an enthusiastic tone to set a positive atmosphere.

Read aloud each objective. Emphasize that by the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify conflict, use key strategies, and practice resolving a scenario.

Explain that conflict arises when people have different needs or wants. Ask for quick examples from the class (e.g., sharing supplies, team choices).

Demonstrate active listening by modeling with a volunteer: maintain eye contact, nod, repeat back what you heard. Then call on students for definitions.

Show a sample “I” message: “I feel upset when my pencil is borrowed without asking.” Ask students to turn that into an “I” message for a sibling taking snacks.

Discuss brainstorming as generating many ideas without judgment, then choosing the best. Define compromise. Use a quick group activity: list 3 possible solutions to playing soccer at recess.

Walk through this role-play script step by step: two students both want the last art kit. Pause after each strategy application to ask: “Which tool is being used?”

Invite volunteers to answer. Reinforce correct answers and clarify misunderstandings. Then preview the role-play activity coming up next.