BPJ Conflict Resolution

What can start a conflict?

• sharing toys with a friend

• saying hurtful things

• helping with a chore

• treating people nicely

Which is the BEST way to stop yourself from saying mean things during a conflict?

• Stomp your feet.

• Ignore your friend.

• Talk before you think.

• Take a deep breath.

Grandpop MODERATES a conflict between Moby and Mia and helps them come to an agreement. What does MODERATE mean?

• to ignore an argument

• to learn about something

• to think about a happy memory to calm down

• to help people who disagree with each other

What will MOST LIKELY happen if you yell at someone when you're trying to resolve a conflict with them?

• They will calm down.

• They will compromise.

• They will get angrier.

• They will find a solution.

Moby and Becca want to play together. He wants to play basketball, but she wants to play soccer. Which is the BEST compromise they can make?

• They can play a different game that they both like.

• They can stop talking to each other and find new

• They can play soccer and then go to the library together.

• They can talk about the last basketball game they watched.

Mia gets very upset after getting into an argument with a friend. What can Moby do to help Mia?

• Ask Mia if she would like to take a walk and calm down.

• Tell Mia that she is being rude and disrespectful to her friend.

• Explain what happened to Mia's teacher.

• Yell at the friend for hurting Mia's feelings.

During an argument, people might say hurtful things they don't mean and ESCALATE the problem. What does ESCALATE mean?

• to feel better

• to calm down

• to make worse

• to share feelings

What can you say to someone when they do not share a toy on the playground?

• I feel sad when you do not take turns, so I would like you to leave the playground.

• I feel frustrated when you do not share, so I would like for us to take turns.

• I feel mad when you are being mean, so I am going to tell the teacher on you.

• I feel upset when you do not play with everyone, so I am going to ignore you.

Which happens LAST?

• Moby and Mia argue about what movie to watch together.

• Moby and Mia ask Grandpop for help with their conflict.

• Moby and Mia discuss their problem but can't find a solution.

• Moby and Mia get more and more frustrated with each other.