Making Peace: Conflict Resolution Among Friends

What will be taught?
Students will learn strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and effectively with friends, siblings, and classmates. We will focus on communication, problem-solving, empathy, and compromise.

What topics will you cover?
Understanding different types of conflicts
How to express feelings without hurting others
Active listening and seeing different perspectives
Problem-solving strategies for fair solutions
The power of an apology and making things right
How to stay calm when emotions run high
How is your class structured?
This class is 45 minutes long and structured with engaging activities, including:

Warm-up Game – Icebreaker to introduce the topic
Discussion & Storytelling – Fun, age-appropriate scenarios about friendship conflicts
Role-Playing & Problem-Solving – Students will act out scenarios and find solutions
Interactive Game – A teamwork challenge to practice skills learned
Wrap-Up & Reflection – Sharing what we’ve learned and how we’ll use it in real life
How will you teach?
I use a highly interactive approach with storytelling, role-playing, and guided discussion. Kids will learn through play, examples, and activities that encourage participation and problem-solving.

What's your teaching style?
I believe learning should be engaging, fun, and hands-on! My approach is warm, energetic, and student-centered, creating a supportive environment where kids feel comfortable sharing and practicing new skills.

How much will learners get to interact with you?
This is a highly interactive class! Students will participate in:
✅ Guided discussions
✅ Group games and teamwork challenges
✅ Role-playing scenarios
✅ Problem-solving activities with me and their classmates

Session 1: Understanding conflict, emotions, and communication skills
Session 2: Role-playing and problem-solving real-life friendship conflicts
Session 3: Advanced skills like compromise, forgiveness, and handling difficult situations (what to do when a solution isn't working)