Theme: Conflict Resolution and Compromise
Monday, December 14 - Motivational Message
First, listen to Mrs. Collins' Motivational Message. Then hear from a student about conflict resolution by clicking on the link:
Go from Conflict to Resolution: Rocket Kids K - 4
Then, take a look at these posters below that show one way to resolve conflicts.
K - 1 Problem Solving Steps to Resolve Conflicts
2 - 4 Conflict Resolution Steps
Grades K - 1 - Draw a picture of two people solving a problem. Show some of the things you heard in the video or saw in the problem solving steps that help to solve a problem. You may choose to tell an adult your ideas instead.
Grades 2 - 4 Demonstrate your understanding of what it means to resolve a conflict. Draw a comic strip or series of pictures (you can use stick figures) or write 3 - 5 sentences to describe steps to peacefully solve a problem with a friend. Share your work by taking a picture and emailing it to gcollins.
Tuesday, December 15 - Read Aloud Tuesday
First listen to this read aloud.
K - 4 Talk and Work It Out
Then listen to a second read aloud story:
K - 4 The Barnyard Buddies STOP for peace
Finally, end your lesson by drawing or writing about the problems and solutions in one of the stories you listened to. Use the links below for your grade level.
K - 1 Drawing about Problems and Solutions
2 - 4 How to Solve a Conflict with a Friend
Here are some other stories to listen to this week about solving problems:
K - 2 Ramon Learns to Resolve a Conflict
K - 2 Always a Solution
K - 3 The Squirrels Who Squabbled
2 - 4 Enemy Pie
Mrs. Collins' Motivational Message
First listen to one of the videos below about resolving conflict:
K - 1 Sesame Street (Elmo) Helping Kids Resolve Conflicts
K - 2 We Can All Get Along
2 - 4 Handling Everyday Conflicts
2 - 4 Brain Pop - Conflict Resolution
Then Grades K - 1 Listen to the Video Directions.
Use these examples or others on this website to think of one Healthy and one Unhealthy Way to Resolve Conflicts - Draw, write, or tell an adult your answers.
Grades 3 -4 Pick one of the worksheets to complete by writing about or talking to someone about Conflict Resolution Strategies that might work. Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, Worksheet 4. Make sure that you look at all of the examples of ways to solve conflict on this website.
Finally fill out the google form below for this week!
Some helpful reminders for resolving conflict:
Resolving Conflicts: DO's and DON'T's 3 - 4
Are You Listening? 2 - 4
Friday, December 18 - Fun Friday
First, pick a song to listen to about resolving conflict peacefully:
Peace Train The Conflict Resolution Song Let's Work Together We Can Work It Out
Then watch some funny examples of how to solve a conflict. Think about how our sense of humor can help us solve problems:
The Olive Branch: Food
Finally fill out the google form for this week! Take a close look at the directions (there may be a reward for you for doing your lessons all week).
Monday, December 21
First choose a conflict scenario from one of the links below: K - 1 Video Directions for today's lesson.
Grades 3 & 4 Video Directions for today's lesson.
Conflict Scenarios K - 4
Role Playing Conflict Scenarios (3 - 4)
Then, problem solve by following the steps provided in these links.
You may even use this worksheet to think about what the different points of view are Point of View 3 - 4
Finally, make A Conflict Pledge! Let's deal with conflict the right way!
Don't forget to ask your teacher to stop by my office to get a sticker if you filled out the google form last week and did your Counselor's Corner lessons!
Tuesday, December 22 Changing Traditions
Take some time to think about the traditions that are a part of your family. Some of our holiday traditions may change this year because of all that we have experienced in 2020 due to Covid 19. When we experience change, we can acknowledge what we will miss about traditions past and focus on the positives of making new traditions. What are you looking forward to about this winter break? Is there a new tradition that you would like to start from the list to the right?
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 23rd
Choose one of the activities below to think about the traditions you follow to celebrate important moments. Then share one of your favorite activities that you are looking forward to doing over the winter break on the Padlet below.
What is your favorite celebration? (How has it changed?)