1. Problem: You want to play soccer at recess, but your friends want to play basketball.
Solution: Suggest a compromise, such as playing a short game of soccer and then switching to basketball, or taking turns playing each sport.
2. Problem: You can't find your special blue pencil and you later notice the student beside you is using it.
Solution: Politely ask the student if they borrowed your pencil, and if they did, thank them and ask them to return it.
3. Problem: Your sister takes the TV remote from you and changes the TV to her favorite show.
Solution: Calmly ask your sister to switch the channel back to your show, or suggest watching her show after you finish watching yours.
4. Problem: You're at a birthday party and both you and another person reach for the last slice of pepperoni pizza at the same time.
Solution: Offer the slice to the other person, or suggest sharing it by cutting it in half.
5. Problem: Your best friend wants to partner up with someone else for a paired math activity.
Solution: Encourage your friend to include you, or suggest that you both work together on the activity and then switch partners.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of conflict management worksheet.
