Lesson Plan
Can We Solve This? Lesson Guide
Students will identify common playground conflicts, recognize feelings involved, and collaborate on peaceful solutions through interactive scenarios, charades, and role-play.
Learning conflict-resolution builds empathy, communication, and social skills, empowering students to handle disagreements positively and foster a supportive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up: Feelings Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Conflict Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Conflict Role-Play Circles
15 minutes
Step 4
Cool-down: Resolution Reflection Exit Ticket
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Conflict Scenarios Unpacked
Steps to Solve a Conflict
Scenario 1: The Swing Queue
Scenario 2: The Soccer Ball Mix-Up
Scenario 3: Feeling Left Out

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down


Script


Rubric


Answer Key

