Conflict Resolution for Kids
We’ve rounded up some of our top tips and lessons that will help you create a classroom that practices respectful resolutions and sees conflict as a chance to develop ever-important communication skills.
Skill
Self Awareness Worksheets
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle SEL Skill(s): Social Initiation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Just Like Me Cards (print one for each group of four students) Instructions for Self Awareness Worksheets Have students sit in a circle to play a game. Say, “I am going to read a statement. If … Read more
Agree to Disagree: A Lesson About Perspective
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Communication, Cooperation, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Agree to Disagree Lesson Instructions and Teacher Guide Learning to appreciate and value the perspectives of others is a hallmark of effective communication and a foundation for flexible thinking and conflict resolution. This lesson will provide students … Read more
How to be a Good Friend
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle School SEL Skill(s): Communication, Social Initiation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: How to be a Good Friend: Lesson Instructions Friendship Advertisement Ask students if they’ve ever seen a “Wanted Ad.” You can describe to them the details of how it works to publish ads in … Read more
Dealing with Change
In this lesson, we will explore some of the changes students may be experiencing and how to deal with these changes more effectively.
How to Apologize
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary and Middle School SEL Skill(s): Communication, Empathy Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Apology slip worksheet (Available as a supplemental resource when logged in to your Centervention educator account) Learning How to Apologize Lesson Saying “I’m sorry,” and actually meaning it, can be nearly impossible for many kids … Read more
Social Cues and Social Competence
What Social Cues Mean? Teaching Social Cues Foundational lessons for social cues We have developed a number of lessons and activities to assist you in helping students understand and process social cues. And while the lessons below are free, please consider using our online social emotional learning interventions for students … Read more
Voice Inflection
Recommended Grade Level: All SEL Skill(s): Communication Duration: 20 – 30 minutes Materials: Voice Inflection Examples In the video below, you will hear four audio clips for the following words: When you listen to each clip, try and decide if the person speaking sounds: Note: Each clip is repeated 3 … Read more
SEL Skill Printables
You can show an ongoing commitment to social emotional learning by recognizing students who demonstrate good or improving SEL skills.
Think Sheet: Behavior Reflection Exercise
Recommended Grade Level: Elementary SEL Skill(s): Emotion Regulation Duration: 30 minutes Materials: Think Sheet Instructions Additional Resources
