Peace Facilitator Guide Girls' Guide to Peace
Facilitator Guide
Tier 2 Support
Objective
Empower 4th and 5th grade girls with conflict resolution skills through 10 focused sessions that teach practical strategies for managing disagreements.
Schedule
10 Sessions
Audience
4th and 5th Grade Girls
The "Why" Behind the Work
"This lesson series is essential as it equips young girls with life skills to resolve conflicts constructively, boosting confidence and fostering positive relationships."
Preparation Checklist
Review the full lesson plan to understand session structures and individual skill focuses.
Familiarize yourself with conflict resolution techniques (Active Listening, I-Statements, Empathy) to support guided discussions.
Print copies of the Peace Journal, Scenario Cards, and Bingo Boards for each session.
Prepare a safe, comfortable space where students can sit in a circle for open dialogue.
The Session Rhythm
05m
Warm-Up
"Can you think of a time when listening carefully helped resolve a disagreement?"
20m
Main Activity
Skill introduction & role-playing using the Scenario Cards.
05m
Cool Down
Quiet reflection, journaling, or Bingo review game.
1
Connection & Agreements
Establish trust and create "Peace Agreements" for the group sessions.
2
Active Listening
Focus on giving full attention and reflecting what the other person said.
3
I-Statements
"I feel ___ when ___ because ___." Focus on communicating feelings without blame.
4
Body Language & Tone
Understand that HOW we say things matters just as much as WHAT we say.
5
Empathy: Step in Her Shoes
Practicing seeing the conflict from the other girl's perspective.
6
Assertiveness vs. Aggression
Learning to stand up for yourself respectfully without being mean.
7
Finding Common Ground
Collaborating to find a solution both people can live with.
8
The Power of Apology
How to give a sincere apology and move forward from mistakes.
9
Calming the Storm
Strategies for managing strong emotions before trying to solve the problem.
10
The Peace Celebration
Review all skills with Conflict Resolution Bingo and celebrate growth.
Reflection Guidelines
Wrap up the activity by asking students to share something new they learned about resolving conflicts. Provide a quiet moment for individual reflection followed by a short class discussion.
Cool Down Prompt
"Think about one key strategy you learned today, such as active listening or empathy, and how you might use it in your daily interactions."
Practice Scenario Cards Peaceful Practice
Role-Playing Scenario Cards
How to Play
Setup: Divide into small groups. Each group gets a scenario card.Prepare: Read the card and assign roles (Person in conflict, Mediator, Observers).Act it Out: Use the "Skill of the Day" (like Active Listening or I-Statements) to solve the problem.Feedback: Observers share what worked and how it felt to resolve the conflict.
Scenario 1
Your best friend shared a secret you told her with someone else in the class. Now you're feeling hurt and embarrassed.
Practice: I-Statements
Scenario 2
You are working on a group project, but one girl is doing all the talking and won't let you share your ideas.
Practice: Assertive Speaking
Scenario 3
A group of girls at lunch told you there's "no room" at the table, even though there's a clear empty seat.
Practice: Staying Calm & Using Tone
Scenario 4
You accidentally knocked over a classmate's water bottle, and it got their homework wet. They are very angry.
Practice: Sincere Apology
Scenario 5
A friend is upset because she didn't get picked for the lead role in the play. She's being grumpy with everyone.
Practice: Empathy
Scenario 6
Two friends want to play different games at recess. One wants to play tag, the other wants to play on the swings.
Practice: Finding Common Ground
Scenario 7
Your friend is telling you about a fight she had with her sister, but you're distracted by your phone.
Practice: Active Listening
Scenario 8
You're feeling very "heated" and angry because a classmate borrowed your markers without asking and lost the caps.
Practice: Calming Down First
Cut along the dashed lines to create your Peaceful Practice card deck!
Peace Reflection Journal Peace Journal
Girls' Guide to Peace • Session Entry
Name:
Date:
The Warm-Up
Reflective Question:
"Can you think of a time when listening carefully helped resolve a disagreement?"
Today's Big Idea
Peaceful Reflection
My Strategy for Today:
How will you use what we learned today (like active listening or empathy) in your daily life?
Resolution Toolkit
Keep these tools in your heart and mind!
I-Statements
Use these to talk about your feelings without making others feel blamed.
I feel... (Name your emotion)
When... (Describe the action)
Because... (Explain why it hurts)
I need... (What would help?)
Active Listening
Show that you are really hearing what the other person is saying.
Make eye contact.
No interrupting.
Nod to show you're following.
Say, "What I hear you saying is..."
Step in Her Shoes
Ask yourself these questions to understand her side:
"Why might she be feeling this way?"
"What happened to her before this?"
The Calm-Down
If you're too angry, you can't solve the problem yet. Try:
10
Count to 10
Deep Breaths
Resolution Bingo Set Conflict Resolution Bingo
The Peace Celebration Game
Player Card #1
Active Listening
Empathy
I-Statement
Deep Breath
Compromise
PEACE SPACE
Teamwork
Eye Contact
Apology
Assertiveness
Win-Win
Respect
Player Card #2
Empathy
Eye Contact
Win-Win
Apology
Active Listening
PEACE SPACE
I-Statement
Respect
Teamwork
Deep Breath
Compromise
Assertiveness
Facilitator Call Sheet
Read the clue! Students must identify the strategy and mark their card.
Active Listening
"I'm looking at you, nodding, and I won't interrupt while you share your side of the story."
I-Statement
"I feel sad when you don't include me because I value our friendship."
Empathy
"I'm trying to imagine how it feels to be in your shoes right now."
Apology
"I'm sorry I lost your marker. Next time I'll be more careful. How can I make it up to you?"
Compromise
"We both want different things, so let's find a solution where we each get a little of what we want."
Deep Breath
"Before I say something mean because I'm angry, I'm going to take a slow, deep breath to calm down."
Assertiveness
"I'm speaking up for myself in a way that is firm but kind. I am standing my ground respectfully."
Win-Win
"We found a solution that makes us both happy! Neither of us feels like we lost."
Discussion Rounds
"After a student gets Bingo, ask them to pick one strategy from their winning row and explain how they could use it at school next week."
Peace Path Slides Girls' Guide to Peace
A Conflict Resolution Journey
The Daily Warm-Up
"Can you think of a time when listening carefully helped resolve a disagreement?"
Think
Pair
Share
Our Peace Toolkit
Active Listening
Focus on hearing, not just waiting for your turn to talk.
Empathy
Understanding how the other girl feels in her heart.
Assertiveness
Speaking your truth with kindness and respect.
The
Power Of
1
"I feel..." (Name your emotion)
2
"When..." (Describe what happened)
3
"Because..." (Explain why it matters)
4
"I need..." (Ask for a solution)
Action Time!
Main Activity
Step 1: Setup
Join your small group and pick a scenario card.
Step 2: Act
Role-play the conflict. Try to use our Peace Toolkit!
Step 3: Feedback
Discuss what worked and what felt challenging.
"Role-playing is a safe way to practice and improve our communication skills, even when situations feel tough."
Peaceful Reflection
"Think about one key strategy you learned today. How will you use it to bring peace to your classroom or home?"
