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Equip 7th graders with practical strategies to navigate peer conflicts by practicing CASEL competencies—self-awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision-making—through guided instruction, collaborative games, and role-play.

Building conflict-resolution skills promotes positive peer relationships, reduces classroom disruptions, and fosters a supportive learning community by empowering students to communicate and collaborate effectively.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Conflict Compass

10 minutes

Step 3

Resolution Relay Game

15 minutes

Step 4

Peer Mediation Chat

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up Debrief

10 minutes

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Conflict Compass

Why Focus on Conflict?

CASEL Competencies

Introducing the Conflict Compass

Conflict Styles Explained

Which Style Is Yours?

When to Use Each Style

Next Up: Resolution Relay

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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