Lesson Plan

Conflict to Connection Lesson Plan

Students will learn and apply a four-step conflict resolution strategy—cool down, empathize, brainstorm solutions, and agree—to turn peer disagreements into positive outcomes.

Teaching conflict resolution fosters a respectful classroom culture, equips students with lifelong social skills, and reduces disruptive behaviors by giving them a structured way to solve problems.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Teach the Steps

3 minutes

Step 3

Model with a Scenario

3 minutes

Step 4

Student Role-Play

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Conflict to Connection

Welcome students and introduce the lesson’s purpose. Explain that today they’ll learn a simple, four-step conflict resolution strategy to turn disagreements into positive outcomes.

Session Objectives

Read each objective aloud and invite a quick nod or thumbs-up to ensure understanding.

The Four Steps

Point to the [Conflict Resolution Steps Poster](#conflict-resolution-steps-poster) displayed in the room as you review each step.

Tips for Success

Share quick tips for each step to help students remember. Encourage them to jot these on their worksheets.

Modeling a Scenario

Model the process with a simple example. Speak your thoughts out loud as you move through each step.

Your Turn: Role-Play

Explain the role-play activity clearly. Remind students to use their worksheets and follow the poster steps.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Invite students to share one insight or strategy they found helpful. Reinforce the importance of using all four steps.

Lesson Plan

Conflict to Connection Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Teach the Steps

Step 3

Model with a Scenario

Step 4

Student Role-Play

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

Slide Deck

Conflict to Connection

Session Objectives

The Four Steps

Tips for Success

Modeling a Scenario

Your Turn: Role-Play

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Worksheet

Activity

Reading

Cool Down

Script

Rubric

Warm Up

Discussion

Conflict to Connection

Deidra Winn