💛 SELLevel 1Lesson 26
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Talking About Conflicts
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Learning Objectives
- 1Talk about a conflict with calm words by saying how I feel, saying what I need, and choosing a safe next step
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Mini Lesson
A conflict happens when two people have a problem, want different things, or feel upset with each other. Conflicts happen, but we can talk about them safely.
Use calm words
- Start with how you feel: “I feel upset.”
- Say what happened in simple words.
- Say what you need: “I need a turn.” or “I need space.”
Choose safe conflict words
- Use an inside voice.
- Use words, not hands.
- Listen to the other person too.
- Ask an adult for help if the conflict feels too big or unsafe.
Helpful sentence frame
“I feel ____ when ____. I need ____.”
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Ask yourself: "Did I use calm words? Did I say how I feel and what I need?"
Vocabulary
Conflict
A problem between two or more people who want different thingse.g. A conflict can happen when two kids want one toy.
Calm words
Words spoken in a steady, kind voicee.g. I use calm words even when I feel upset.
Need
Something you have to have to feel okaye.g. I need a turn.
Listen
To pay full attention to what someone is sayinge.g. I listen so I understand the problem.
Solve
To fix the probleme.g. We solve the problem by sharing.
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