Do your kids or students blow up over small problems, or struggle to say sorry and mean it? Conflict Resolution for Kids is a Building Character workbook for ages 8 to 12 that helps kids understand what conflict, resolution, and compromise mean, how to cool down and size up a problem before they react, and how to talk it out and make things right.
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The workbook was written by Tammy Roose, an upper elementary teacher and the creator of Tarheelstate Teacher, and is adapted from her Conflict Resolution SEL Unit for upper elementary classrooms.
NOTE: This 109-page paperback is written for kids to work through on their own or alongside a parent or teacher. If you are teaching conflict resolution to a whole class, the Conflict Resolution SEL Unit covers the same topic with 20 days of lesson plans and Google Slides (digital download only).
Through reading passages, rating scales, conflict scenarios, and planning pages, kids practice the five steps of the Peacemaker Toolkit (Cool Down, Size It Up, Talk It Out, Solve It, and Make It Right), including how to flip blaming words into an "I" statement, how to decide between a quick fix and getting help from a trusted adult, and how to give an apology that makes things right.
WHY PARENTS LOVE THIS WORKBOOK
- A Variety of Engaging Activities in One Book: Reading passages, My Anger Thermometer, the Size of the Conflict Rating Scale, a Conflict Approach Scenarios Sort, an advice column, quote reflections, and creative projects like My Peacemaker Word Cloud and the ABC's of Peacemaking.
- Kids Can Work On Their Own or With an Adult: Directions are written for kids ages 8 to 12, so they can complete the activities independently or alongside a parent, teacher, or counselor. Children can work from the first page to the last, or skip to the sections that fit what they need right now. The "Peacemaker" Action Tracker follows a monthly calendar for kids who want to record the toolkit steps they use each day.
- Start with Understanding: The workbook opens with Conflict as Part of Growing Up, two pages for adults on why disagreements are a normal part of childhood and the five approaches to conflict the workbook introduces. Kids complete Reflecting on My Conflict Resolution near the beginning and Looking Back: My Conflict Resolution near the end, so they can see how their responses have changed.
- Setting Conflict Resolution Goals that Can Continue After the Workbook: A "Peacemaker" Action Tracker, My Conflict Debrief Log, a Post Reflection & Action Plan, a Weekly Goal Reflection, My Commitment to Resolving Conflict, and a My Peacemaker Plan page to post on the fridge help kids keep practicing peacemaking habits.
- No Right or Wrong Answers: The activities focus on reflection, discussion, and real-world application.
WHAT'S INSIDE THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKBOOK
✨ Section 1: Understanding Conflict: What is Conflict Resolution & Compromise?, important vocabulary, Reflecting on My Conflict Resolution, My Beliefs about Conflict, Spotting the Signs of Conflict, My Peacemaker Toolkit, and the "Peacemaker" Action Tracker
✨ Section 2: Stop and Size It Up: What Sets Off My Anger?, My Anger Thermometer, My Calm-Down Toolbox, The Size of the Conflict Rating Scale, The Missing Charger story, Quick Fixes for Small Problems, Quick Fix or Get Help?, and Sizing Up the Situation
✨ Section 3: Working It Out: The Backyard Fort story, Starting the Conversation, Flip It to an "I" Statement, Listen to Understand, My Talk-It-Out Plan, Brainstorm & Evaluate Solutions, 5 Conflict Resolution Approaches, Which Approach Fits?, and Peacemaker Responses: What Would You Do?
✨ Section 4: Making Things Right: Steps for a Good Apology, The Science of Saying Sorry, Choose the Best Apology, Fix the Apology, My Make-It-Right Plan, What Forgiveness Really Means, and The Peacemaker Post Advice Column
✨ Section 5: Carrying Peace Forward: Putting It All Together, Resolving Conflict Can Be Challenging!, My Peacemaker Word Cloud, My Conflict Debrief Log, Looking Back: My Conflict Resolution, a Post Reflection & Action Plan, Words of Wisdom: Resolving Conflict, My Commitment to Resolving Conflict, and a Weekly Goal Reflection
✨ Appendix: My Peacemaker Plan, reference charts, recommended picture books about conflict resolution, and reproducible templates
Resolving conflict isn't always easy, especially when you're angry or embarrassed to admit your part. Conflict Resolution for Kids helps kids calm down before they react, listen to the other person's side, and find fair solutions with friends, siblings, and classmates.
THIS WORKBOOK IS PERFECT FOR
- Parents and caregivers supporting social emotional learning at home
- Teachers and school counselors leading character education lessons
- Homeschool families and after-school programs
CASEL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Self-Awareness
- Identifying one’s emotions
Self-Management
- Managing one’s emotions
- Identifying and using stress management strategies
- Setting personal and collective goals
Social Awareness
- Taking others’ perspectives
- Showing concern for the feelings of others
Relationship Skills
- Communicating effectively
- Resolving conflicts constructively
- Practicing teamwork and collaborative problem-solving
- Seeking or offering support and help when needed
Responsible Decision-Making
- Identifying solutions for personal and social problems
- Anticipating and evaluating the consequences of one’s actions
MORE BUILDING CHARACTER WORKBOOKS
Each workbook in the series follows a similar layout, so kids know what to expect from one topic to the next:
- Telling the Truth & Integrity
- Empathy & Caring About Others
- Being & Getting Motivated
- Being Yourself
- Having Courage
- Making & Keeping Friends
- Setting Goals
- Showing Responsibility & Making Good Choices
- Growing in Gratitude
- Developing a Growth Mindset
BOOK DETAILS
- Paperback, 109 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches
- Ages 8 to 12 (grades 3 to 6)
- Author: Tammy Roose
- Publisher: Tarheelstate Teacher Publishing
- ISBN: 978-1968882167
- Available on Amazon: order the paperback here
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher LLC. The purchase of this workbook gives the buyer permission to reproduce pages for single classroom, home, or small group use only.
