Problem Solving

The more we talk to our students about peaceful conflict resolution, the better they are at using conflict resolution skills! These guidance lessons and activities are perfect for helping develop kinder, more peaceful classrooms.

As teachers, we invest a lot of time setting up a safe learning environment for our students. But inevitably, whether because of personality clashes, misunderstandings, or maybe just someone having a bad day, classroom conflicts occur. Handling conflict resolution in the classroom is a real part of our jobs as teachers. Dealing with classroom conflict...

Use these 14 books to teach kids about friendship and conflict resolution. The books are for elementary students and will teach them practical strategies and skills they can use to work through the conflicts they have with others. Use these books in lessons on friendship, conflict resolution, or social skills.

Simple activities and ideas to help students develop the conflict resolution skills to handle disagreements on their own.

Working with students on conflict resolution? The 3 “C’s” will empower them to work through problems on their own, helping them build their skills and confidence. The steps are: Calm down, communicate clearly, and choose a solution. Below, you’ll find more about each step, as well as activity and discussion ideas. These steps are great for working with kids on social skills, conflict resolution, and friendship skills.

Conflict resolution activities for kids: Explore different strategies to help kids deal with conflict. We also list fun and easy activities that you can add to your conflict resolution lessons or use at home with your kids. And, at the end of the post, you will be able to download some conflict-resolution worksheets.

The skill of resolving conflicts on their own is a foundational skills for kids to learn. Here is my 4 step strategy to teach conflict resolution in elementary school. Includes fun activities and games for kids to practice problem solving and conflict resolution!

Conflict mediation can be peaceful and constructive when students know the right steps to take.

How to teach social problem-solving with a fun and free printable set of task cards. This is a critical SEL skill that children and teens can always practice and improve!

25 Fun problem-solving activities and games for kids + 10 Tips to teach kids problem-solving skills + 10 problem-solving strategies

Teach kids and teens how to solve a problem using this free ABCs of problem solving steps printable

I don't usually start the year off with a traditional "meet the counselor" lesson but I do have a lesson I love to use as my first of the new school year. My