Lesson Plan
Conflict Crushers
Students will learn and practice three practical conflict-resolution strategies—empathize, listen actively, and seek win-win solutions—through guided discussion, role-play scenarios, and personal reflection.
Fifth graders often face peer disagreements that can escalate. Teaching structured resolution steps builds empathy, improves communication, and equips students with lifelong skills for respectful problem-solving in and out of school.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Cool-Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Conflict Crushers
What Is Conflict?
Step 1: Empathize
Step 2: Listen Actively
Step 3: Seek Win-Win
Role-Play Activity
Reflection

Activity


Worksheet

