Problem Patrol Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 1
Grades K-2
Detective Mission
Problem Size Patrol
Every day we face problems! Some are tiny pebbles, and some are huge boulders. Let's learn how to tell the difference!
Today's Goal: Learn to measure the size of a problem and match our reaction!
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The 3 Sizes of Problems
Problem Thermometer
Small
Glitch / Tiny
Can be solved quickly, easily, and often by yourself !
✏️ Broken pencil lead
🎲 Last in line for game
Medium
Bump / Medium
Needs a little time, deep breaths, and maybe help from a friend or adult.
💔 Peer won't share ball
😤 Hurt feelings from words
Big
Emergency / Big
Someone is hurt, unsafe, or in danger. Always get an adult immediately!
🩹 Bleeding or injury
🚨 Fire alarm or danger
💡 Golden Rule: Match the size of your reaction to the size of the problem!
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Match the Reaction!
Keep It Balanced
When Reactions Don't Match
Having a giant scream or meltdown over a dropped crayon makes a tiny problem turn into a giant mess!
💥 Tiny Problem + Huge Reaction = Chaos
Peace Pal Strategy
Take a deep belly breath. Ask yourself: "Can I solve this myself in 1 minute?" If yes, it's a small problem!
✨ Small Problem + Calm Choice = Peace
🗣️ Turn and Talk: What is one small problem you solved yesterday all by yourself?
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Detective Quiz Time!
What Size Is It?
🖍️
Someone took the blue crayon you wanted.
Small Problem!
🛝
A classmate fell off the monkey bars and can't get up.
Big Emergency!
🧩
Two friends both want the same puzzle and argue.
Medium Problem!
🌟 Super Peace Pals know: When in doubt about safety, ask a grown-up right away!
Problem Sizing Worksheet Problem Size Patrol Worksheet
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 1
Name:
Date:
🟢 Small Problem
I can solve it myself quickly with calm words.
🟡 Medium Problem
Needs extra time, deep breaths, or peer teamwork.
🔴 Big Emergency
Someone is hurt or unsafe. Get an adult immediately!
A
Read each scenario. Fill in the bubble for the size:
🖍️ 1. Your green crayon breaks in half while coloring.
Small Medium Big
🤕 2. A friend falls hard on the pavement and has a bloody knee.
Small Medium Big
⚽ 3. Two friends both want to be the soccer goalie at recess.
Small Medium Big
🥛 4. A tiny drop of water spills on your lunch napkin.
Small Medium Big
B
Draw a Small Problem and how you can stay calm:
1. Draw a small problem (e.g., shoe untied, dropped paper):
2. Draw yourself solving it with a calm reaction:
My calm action words: When I have a small problem, I will...
Peace Pal Motto: Tiny problem? Take a breath and try a calm choice!
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Tattle Detective Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 2
Grades K-2
Big Question
Tattle or Tell?
Should you tell an adult right now, or handle it yourself? Become a certified Peace Pal Detective and find out!
Today's Mission: Learn the difference between getting someone IN trouble vs. keeping someone SAFE.
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What is the Difference?
The Purpose Matters
Tattling 🤫
Goal: Get someone IN trouble
No one is hurt or unsafe
It's a harmless rule glitch
You can solve it yourself
Example: "Teacher! Sam is drawing with purple instead of blue!"
Telling / Reporting 🛡️
Goal: Keep someone SAFE
Someone is injured or in danger
Property is being broken
You tried, but it's unsafe
Example: "Teacher! Maya fell off the swing and her wrist hurts."
💡 Golden Rule: If it's about SAFETY, always tell a grown-up right away!
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The 3 Detective Questions
Ask Before You Tell
1
Is anyone hurt or in danger?
If YES, tell an adult immediately. Safety comes first!
2
Am I trying to HELP or HURT?
If you want someone to get in trouble, pause and rethink!
3
Did I try using kind words first?
Try saying: "Please stop, I don't like that" before telling.
🔍 Remember: Helping hands report danger; tattling tongues seek trouble!
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Detective Case Files
Tattle or Tell?
🍪
"Teacher! Alex took two cookies instead of one at snack!"
Tattling!
🧗
"Someone is standing on top of the picnic table leaning over."
Telling / Safe!
✂️
"A classmate is running around with sharp pointed scissors."
Telling / Safe!
👏 Great job! You are becoming wise Peace Pal decision-makers!
Tattle Detective Worksheet Tattle Detective Worksheet
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 2
Name:
Date:
🤐 Tattling = Trouble
No one is hurt. You want to get someone in trouble.
🛡️ Telling = Safety
Someone is hurt or unsafe. You want to protect someone.
A
Examine each case. Is it Tattling or Telling/Reporting?
🖍️ 1. "Teacher! Lucas is drawing his dog purple instead of brown!"
Tattling Telling (Safe)
🛝 2. "Teacher! Emma fell off the slide and her arm is hurting."
Tattling Telling (Safe)
🍎 3. "Teacher! Noah took a bite of his apple before you said go!"
Tattling Telling (Safe)
🚪 4. "Teacher! Someone left the outside playground gate wide open."
Tattling Telling (Safe)
B
Detective Action Plan:
Draw an adult helper at school you can tell when it's an emergency:
Draw what you do when someone has a harmless glitch (mind your own work):
Fill in the blank with the word HELP or TROUBLE:
I only tell the teacher when someone needs , not just to get someone in !
Detective Clue: If everyone is safe and healthy, solve it yourself or let it go!
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Calm Down Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 3
Grades K-2
Reset Your Brain
Cool Down Corner
When feelings run hot, our words can boil over! Learn how to cool down your body and mind before solving problems.
Key Rule: Cool brain first, solve problems second!
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Why Cool Down First?
Brain Science for Kids
🌋
When You Are Mad
Your body gets tight, your heart beats fast, and your thinking brain takes a nap. Words can come out hurtful!
🛑 Never try to solve a conflict while screaming!
🌊
When You Are Calm
Your shoulders drop, your breathing slows, and your problem-solving brain wakes up. You are ready to listen!
✅ Calm bodies make smart, friendly choices!
🧘 Step 1 of any conflict is always: Take a calming pause!
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4 Calming Superpowers
Try Them Together
🌸🕯️
Flower & Candle
Breathe in deeply through your nose to smell the flower, blow out slowly through your mouth to blow out the candle.
⭐🖐️
Star Breathing
Trace your 5 fingers with your index finger. Breathe in as you go up a finger, breathe out as you slide down!
🍋✊
Lemon Squeeze
Squeeze both fists tight like you're squeezing sour lemons for 3 seconds... then let go and shake them out!
🐢🛋️
Turtle Pause
Tuck in like a turtle, count slowly backwards from 5 to 1, and whisper: "I am safe. I can handle this."
✨ Let's do 3 Star Breaths right now as a class!
3
Are You Ready to Talk?
Self-Check
1
Is your breathing slow and steady?
2
Are your fists and jaw relaxed?
3
Can you use a calm, respectful indoor voice?
🎉 If you checked all 3, you are ready for Lesson 4: Talking It Out!
Calm Down Toolbox Worksheet Calm Down Toolbox Worksheet
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 3
Name:
Date:
🌸🕯️ Flower & Candle Deep slow breathing
⭐🖐️ Star Breathing Trace 5 fingers
🍋✊ Lemon Squeeze Tight fists, then relax
🐢🛋️ Turtle Pause Count 5 to 1 quietly
A
Where do you feel big mad feelings in your body? (Check all that apply)
✊ My hands make tight fists
💓 My heart beats super fast
🦋 My tummy feels tight or fluttery
🔥 My cheeks feel warm and hot
B
Draw yourself using your favorite calming strategy:
My Calming Promise:
When I start to feel mad, I will pause and try before I say or do anything hurtful!
Calm Reminder: A cool brain is ready to solve problems peacefully!
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Talk It Out Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 4
Grades K-2
Voice Power
Talk It Out
Words have superpower! Learn how to use "I-Statements" and the "Bug and Wish" formula to fix problems peacefully.
Today's Superpower: Speak your feelings clearly without attacking or blaming!
1
Blame vs. I-Statements
Power of Words
👉
Pointing Fingers ("You")
"You're mean! You always ruin everything and you're the worst!"
Makes people feel attacked and ready to fight back or scream.
❌ Shuts down the friendship
💬
Owning Feelings ("I")
"I feel upset when you snatch the block because I was building."
Explains your honest feelings and helps your friend understand.
✅ Opens the door to solving it
👂 Good talking also needs good listening: Eye contact, quiet body, open ears!
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The Bug & Wish Formula
Easy 2-Step Magic
🐞
Step 1
The BUG
"It BUGS me when you..."
Tell your friend exactly what action is bothering you in a calm, clear voice.
✨
Step 2
The WISH
"I WISH you would..."
Tell your friend what kind choice they can make instead right now.
💡 Example: "It bugs me when you push in line. I wish you would wait your turn behind me."
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Partner Practice Time!
Put It Into Action
🏀
Scenario A: Friend grabs the basketball away
"It bugs me when you take the ball. I wish you would ask to share."
🎨
Scenario B: Friend writes on your drawing paper
"It bugs me when you color on my paper. I wish you would use your own page."
🌟 High Five! When we speak up kindly, we protect our peace!
Bug and Wish Worksheet Bug and Wish Worksheet
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 4
Name:
Date:
🐞
1. The Bug
"It BUGS me when you..."
✨
2. The Wish
"I WISH you would..."
A
Finish each sentence using kind, clear words:
1. When someone cuts in front of you in the drinking fountain line:
🐞 It bugs me when you
✨ I wish you would
2. When a friend grabs a book right out of your hands:
🐞 It bugs me when you
✨ I wish you would
B
Draw and write your own Bug & Wish:
🐞 Draw what bugs you:
✨ Draw what you wish for:
🐞 It bugs me when:
✨ I wish you would:
Peace Pal Voice: Stand tall, speak gently, and say what you need!
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Peace Path Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 5
Grades K-2
Action Steps
Peace Path Choices
Small problem? Don't stay stuck! Discover 6 peaceful choices you can try before asking a grown-up for help.
Rule of 2: Try at least 2 Peace Path choices before asking a teacher for help!
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6 Peace Path Choices
Pick Two to Try!
🤝
Share & Take Turns
Use a timer or count to 20 so everyone gets a turn.
✂️
Rock Paper Scissors
Play one quick round to decide who goes first fairly!
🚶
Walk Away
Choose a different fun game or find a new friend.
🙈
Ignore It
Don't look, don't reply, and focus on your own work.
🤝
Make a Deal
"You build the base today, and I build the roof!"
💬
Ask to Stop
Look them in the eye and say: "Please stop that."
⚡ You have the power to solve small playground problems all on your own!
2
Quick Fair-Share Tools
Playground Magic
✊✋✌️
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Best for: Who goes first?
Takes only 5 seconds to decide!
⏳
The Sand Timer / Count
Best for: Only 1 swing or toy!
Fair turns mean happy friends!
🎯 If you try 2 choices and the other person is still unkind or unsafe, tell an adult !
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Which Choice Would You Pick?
Class Discussion
⚽
Both of you want to kick the soccer ball first.
Which peace choice will you try?
Rock Paper Scissors!
🤪
Someone makes silly faces to distract you during silent reading.
Which peace choice will you try?
Ignore or Move!
🏆 Peace Pals try their choices first and save teachers for real emergencies!
Choice Wheel Activity Peace Path Choice Wheel Activity
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 5
Name:
Date:
🤝 Take Turns Count or set a timer
✂️ Rock-Paper-Scissors Quick 1-round decider
🚶 Walk Away Find another fun game
🙈 Ignore Tune out silly behavior
⚖️ Make a Deal Meet in the middle
💬 Bug & Wish Use peaceful words
A
Draw a line from the problem to the smart peace choice:
1. Two friends both want to swing on the only open swing. Take turns with a timer
2. A classmate keeps humming softly while you try to read. Ignore or move seats
3. Neither of you can agree on tag or hide-and-seek. Rock-Paper-Scissors
B
My Recess Peace Plan: Draw your favorite choice in action!
My favorite peace choice to use with friends is:
Rule of Two: Always try two peace choices before getting a teacher!
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Make It Right Slides Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 6
Grades K-2
Friendship Repair
Make It Right
Everyone makes mistakes! The mark of a true Peace Pal is having the courage to apologize sincerely and fix what was broken.
Today's Finale: Master the 4-part heartfelt apology and take the Peace Pal Pledge!
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What Makes an Apology Real?
Heart Matters
😒
The "Drive-By" Sorry
Mumbling "sorry whatever" while rolling eyes or running away without caring about the friend's feelings.
💔 Does not heal the friendship
❤️
The Heartfelt Apology
Looking at the person with caring eyes, saying what you did wrong, and offering to help make things better.
💖 Restores trust and kindness!
🤝 Saying sorry isn't about getting out of trouble; it's about repairing a relationship!
2
The 4-Part Apology
Step by Step
1
"I'm sorry for..."
Name the specific action: "knocking over your block tower."
2
"This was wrong because..."
Show empathy: "you spent recess working hard on it."
3
"Next time, I will..."
Promise change: "walk slowly around the block area."
4
"How can I fix it?"
Make amends: "Can I help you rebuild it together?"
✨ Apologies are brave superpowers that turn mistakes into lessons!
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The Peace Pal Pledge
Graduation Moment
✋ Raise your right hand and repeat:
"I promise to be a proud Peace Pal!
🎉 Congratulations! You are officially an active, certified Peace Pal!
Peace Pal Pledge Document Peace Pal Pledge & Repair Guide
Peace Pals Guidance • Lesson 6
Name:
Date:
1. I'm sorry for... Name the action
2. It was wrong... Show empathy
3. Next time I will... Promise change
4. How can I fix it? Make amends
A
Practice writing a heartfelt 4-step apology:
1. I am sorry for:
2. This was wrong because:
3. In the future, I promise to:
4. To help make things right, I can:
⭐ Certified Peace Pal Pledge ⭐
"I pledge to be a respectful problem solver. I will match my reactions to the size of the problem, report to protect safety, cool down my big feelings, use Bug & Wish words, try peace choices first, and give heartfelt apologies!"
Student Signature
Counselor / Teacher Signature
Peace Pal Graduation: Be a friend, solve problems peacefully, and make every day brighter!
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