Title: Resolving Conflicts with Friends

Objective: To teach primary age students effective strategies for resolving conflicts with their friends and promoting positive relationships.

Materials:

- Program posters or visual aids depicting the three steps of conflict resolution

- Markers

- Handouts or worksheets (optional)

- Scenario cards (optional)

Lesson Plan:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):

- Begin by asking the students if they have ever had a conflict or disagreement with a friend. Discuss briefly what conflicts are and why they can be challenging.

- Explain that conflicts are a normal part of relationships, but learning how to resolve them can help maintain healthy friendships.

2. Step 1: Face the Issue (10 minutes):

- Introduce the first step: "Step 1: Face the Issue."

- Display the program poster or visual aid that represents this step.

- Discuss the importance of open communication and expressing feelings and concerns openly.

- Encourage students to share examples of how talking can help in resolving conflicts.

3. Step 2: Talk it Out (15 minutes):

- Introduce the second step: "Step 2: Talk it Out."

- Display the program poster or visual aid that represents this step.

- Discuss the significance of active listening and retelling the events to understand each other's perspectives.

- Emphasize the importance of sharing how the conflict made each person feel to foster empathy and understanding.

4. Step 3: Forgive & Move On (15 minutes):

- Introduce the third step: "Step 3: Forgive & Move On."

- Display the program poster or visual aid that represents this step.

- Discuss the meaning of forgiveness and how it involves letting go of resentment and giving the friendship a chance to heal.

- Emphasize the importance of focusing on the present and future rather than dwelling on past conflicts.

5. Role-playing or Activity (15 minutes):

- Divide the students into pairs or small groups.

- Provide scenario cards with different conflict situations, or ask students to create their own scenarios.

- Instruct the students to role-play using the three-step process to resolve the conflicts in their scenarios.

- After the role-plays, facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the experience and ask for insights gained from the activity.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes):

- Recap the three-step process: Face the Issue, Talk it Out, Forgive & Move On.

- Emphasize the importance of practicing these steps in their own friendships and resolving conflicts in a respectful and positive manner.

- Encourage students to apply these strategies when conflicts arise and to seek guidance from teachers or trusted adults if needed.

Extension Activity (Optional):

- Assign a reflective journal entry where students can write about a conflict they resolved using the three-step process. Ask them to reflect on how it felt, what they learned, and the impact it had on their friendship.

Note: Adapt the duration of each step and overall lesson time based on the available class time and the age group of the students.

Remember to create a supportive and inclusive environment during the lesson, allowing students to share their thoughts and experiences while promoting empathy and respect.