conflict resolution
Friendship Troubles: Helping Students Navigate Tricky Friend Situations
Handling challenging situations. Knowing when to move on… What do you do when a friend wants to do something that is unkind, thoughtless, or involves breaking the rules? What do you do when a friend is bossy, self-centered and treats you unkindly? If a friend treats you badly, is it okay to treat them the…
Read MoreElementary Students and Conflict
Conflict is a natural part of life. Whether it’s a disagreement over sharing toys, a misunderstanding on the playground, or frustration during group work, conflicts arise daily in elementary school settings. While conflict can be uncomfortable, it presents a valuable opportunity for students to develop critical social and emotional skills that will serve them throughout…
Read More5 Ways to Teach Kids to Get Along Better
How to Disagree… Like We Need Help With That! Kid President is no longer making videos… after all he couldn’t stay a “kid forever”, but how I wish he could. This video was made in 2016, but seems to me we need it more today in 2022 than ever. Listen as he identifies 5 ways…
Read MoreThree Types of Empathy and Why They Matter Today
It’s not all about ME! Why Empathy Matters What do you envision as the foundation of your school culture? your family culture? Is it all about me and what I want? Making the best grades. Having the most friends. Winning, Scoring, Getting to the head of the line… I doubt that is what you envisioned,…
Read MoreCreating better communication with kids
Improve communication skills and resolve conflicts He’s making fun of me. She said she wasn’t my friend any more. She invited everyone to be in her club except me. He said I was weird. It hurt my feelings. Helping kids get along with each other can be quite a challenge. Some days it feels like…
Read MoreTeaching kids to get better at getting along
Teaching kids to get along together You’ve got two kids who disagree and fight constantly… Yet they seem attracted to each other like magnets… You’ve talked to them You’ve threatened them You’ve separated them… repeatedly. What’s the answer? We’ve all been in this situation before as educators and parents; two kids who just can’t get…
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