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Facilitator Guide

Lesson 5: Llama Peace Maker Conflict

ASCA Alignment

B-SS 6: Effective collaboration and cooperation skills.
B-SS 2: Positive, respectful and supportive relationships with students and adults.

Objectives

Learn cooling down techniques (Llama Breathing).
Practice "I-Statements" to express feelings.
Understand that conflict is normal; how we handle it matters.

Materials Needed

Llama Peace Maker Slides
I-Statement Llama Cards
Reflection Log 5

Procedure

1. Llama Cool Down (10 mins)

Introduce "Llama Breathing": Deep breath in through the nose (ears up!), hold, and out through the mouth (ears down). Discuss why we shouldn't resolve conflict when our "ears are up."

2. The "I-Statement" Secret (10 mins)

Blaming ("You always...") makes people defensive. "I-Statements" keep the peace. Formula: "I feel [feeling] when you [behavior]. I need [request]."

3. Role-Play Rally (15 mins)

Pass out I-Statement Llama Cards. In pairs, students role-play common conflicts using the peace formula. Emphasize that I-Statements are for minor conflicts.

4. Reflection (5 mins)

Complete Reflection Log 5. Focus on identifying physical anger signs and making a plan to cool down before speaking.

Facilitator Tip: If emotions are too high for I-statements, teach the "Take Five" rule—step away for 5 minutes of Llama Breathing before returning to the conversation.

Llama Peace Maker Conflict

Llama Peace Maker Facilitator Guide

Llama Peace Maker Presentation Slides

I-Statement Llama Cards Activity

Drama Llama Reflection Log 5

Llama Peace Maker Facilitator Guide

I-Statement Llama Cards Activity