Solving Squabbles Lesson Plan
A detailed lesson plan for a three-session series on conflict resolution for 5th graders, using restorative practices and the impact vs. intent framework.
Solving Squabbles Slides
A comprehensive 14-slide presentation for 5th graders covering the impact vs. intent framework, restorative circle questions, and effective communication strategies.
Session 1 Warm Up
A quick warm-up reflection prompt for students to start thinking about conflict and their feelings.
Session 1 Script
A comprehensive teacher facilitation script for Session 1, including timing markers, slide cues, and specific dialogue for introducing intent vs. impact.
Session 1 Worksheet
A worksheet containing five social scenarios where students practice identifying the potential intent of an action versus its actual impact on others.
Session 1 Answer Key
An answer key for the Session 1 Worksheet, providing examples of possible intent and impact for various social conflict scenarios.
Session 1 Discussion Guide
A set of discussion prompts for teachers to facilitate classroom conversation around the concepts of impact vs. intent.
Session 1 Cool Down
A short reflection activity for the end of Session 1 where students summarize their learning in a single word.
Session 2 Warm Up
A warm-up prompt for Session 2 that asks students to reflect on the personal emotional impact of conflicts.
Session 2 Script
The teacher facilitator script for Session 2, focused on introducing restorative circles and guiding the class through a practice circle session.
Session 2 Activity
An activity sheet guiding students through the five core restorative circle questions using a block-building scenario.
Session 2 Discussion Guide
Reflection questions for teachers to lead a debrief session after students practice restorative circle conversations.
Session 2 Cool Down
A reflection activity for the end of Session 2 where students draw or write about the positive "ripple effect" of resolving conflicts restoratively.
Session 3 Warm Up
A warm-up prompt for Session 3 that asks students to choose which conflict resolution tool they find most helpful.
Session 3 Script
The teacher facilitator script for Session 3, focusing on synthesizing previous learning into a personal conflict resolution plan.
Session 3 Journal Plan
A reflective journal for Session 3 where students formalize their personal conflict resolution plan using the tools learned throughout the sequence.
Session 3 Cool Down Superpower
The final reflection activity of the sequence, where students envision a "superpower" trait for resolving conflicts.