Lesson Plan
Calm the Storm Lesson Plan
Students will identify common conflict triggers and practice active listening, I-statements, and empathy to transform arguments into calm, constructive conversations.
Equipping 6th graders with conflict resolution skills fosters a positive classroom climate, reduces repeat fights, and builds lifelong communication and empathy skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Model & Discuss
10 minutes
Step 3
Student Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Reflect
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Calm the Storm
Lesson Objectives
What Is Conflict?
Active Listening
Using I-Statements
Student Role-Play
Debrief & Reflect
Lesson Plan
Conflict Resolution Lesson Plan
Students will recognize common conflict triggers and practice active listening, I-statements, and empathy to transform disagreements into respectful conversations.
Teaching conflict resolution builds a safer classroom climate, reduces repeat fights, and equips students with lifelong communication and empathy skills that support positive relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Model & Discuss
10 minutes
Step 3
Student Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Reflect
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Resolve & Respect
Lesson Objectives
What Is Conflict?
Active Listening
Using I-Statements
Student Role-Play
Debrief & Reflect
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
Reading
Reading
