WHAT’S THE

PROBLEM?

Introduction

Social Competence Cooperation Conflict Resolution

1

Conflict 101

Conflict is normal. A conflict is more than just a

disagreement. How we respond to conflicts. Conflicts are an opportunity for growth.

2

Understanding Conflicts

Causes behind what we see. Parent/Guardian Communication

3

Managing Conflict

Positive Impact on classroom/child. Negative Impact on classroom/child.

4

What’s Your Approach

Win-lose approaches to conflict. Win-some lose-some: Using compromise

to resolve conflict. Win-win: Using cooperation to resolve

conflict.

5

Fix This !

Find a solution to one the three conflicts provided.

6

What They Need & Should Learn

What are the skills they need? What should they learn?

7

Providing Guidance

General Principles Problem Solver Job

Children's book: No, it's mine! (Conflict resolution for kids) Shimrit Nothman (Author), Lior Misrachi (Editor), Bushra Owais (Illustrator)

Children's book: Give it back! (Conflict resolution for kids) Shimrit

Nothman (Author), Lior Misrachi (Editor), Bushra Owais (Illustrator)

Life Skills Lesson

What is cooperation?~a common effort~working together for a common benefit~team work~form a common association~to be compliant

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Closing Points to Remember

Praise children for finding a solution and carrying it out

If an agreed solution doesn’t work out the first time, go through the steps again to find a different solution.