Standard of Learning

K.5 The student will explain the importance of seeking guidance from parents/guardians and other trusted adults. Key concepts/skills include:

1. the peaceful resolution of conflicts;
2. the importance of sharing information with trusted adults.

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Understanding the Standard

The student will: identify situations that result in conflict; recognize the possibility of multiple-solutions; discuss appropriate solutions; and identify situations that require telling a trusted adult about the conflict.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

The student will:

• understand the skills necessary to identify and resolve simple conflicts (disagreements) in a peaceful manner.
• understand the importance of telling trusted adults about problems.
• define guidance. (getting help)
• describe trusted adults. (someone who cares for you and will protect you)
• explain a conflict. (a disagreement)
• describe peaceful. (no fighting)
• define cooperation. (to be helpful and listen to others)
• describe a solution. (possible answers to problems)
• define communication. (tell someone or talk about the conflict/problem)
• identify guidelines for peaceful solutions:
  • remain calm;
  • tell the other person what you want;
  • listen to what the other person has to say;
  • try to think of a way both of you can get what you want;
  • remember that you cannot always have your way;
  • keep your promise; and
  • if you cannot work out your disagreement, ask a grownup to help you.

Sample Lessons

Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
Grades preK-3
Resiliency-based early childhood curriculum to develop personal, social, & emotional skills. Includes expressing feelings appropriately, using kind words, caring about others, self-control, independent thinking, accepting differences, making friends, solving problems, coping, making safe & healthy choices, substance abuse prevention. 46 interactive lessons plus booster lessons.
Sponsor: Wingspan LLC
Contact: http://www.wingspanworks.com

Ideas: "Getting Along"
Grade(s) K-2
In this unit, The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss sets the stage for examining how friends solve problems and get along on the playground.  Students then poll their peers to find the biggest problem on the playground, graph their results, and set out to find solutions.
http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm
Free

LifeSkills Training
Grades: K-5
Model substance abuse prevention and competency enhancement program focusing on the major social and psychological factors causing substance use and abuse. Teaches drug resistance skills, personal management skills, and general social skills. Focuses on self-esteem, decision-making, influence of media, stress, communication, and assertiveness issues.
Contact: http://www.lifeskillstraining.com
Cost

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.
Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost

Social Emotional Learning Lesson
Grade(s) K-1 The goal of this lesson is for students to participate in a problem solving discussion by the use of role-play and sharing ideas of solutions.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP1Quarreling.htm
Free
Grade(s) K-2 This lesson is designed for students in Kindergarten through Second grade to problem solve what to do so everyone feels included.  While doing this they will learn how to manage anger and frustration.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP3RecessQn.htm
Free
Grade(s) K-6 In this lesson students will share their ideas of what they believe teasing is.  From the story and their discussion, they will learn about dealing with being left out, fear and embarrassment.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP4Chrysanthemum.htm
Free

Additional Instructional Resources

• http://www.healthteacher.com - "Conflict Resolution"
  
• Marx, E. and Northrop, D. (1995). Educating for Health. Newton, MA: Education Development Center, Inc. 87-91.
  
• Problem solving approach - "Peaceable Kingdom"
  
• Rizzo-Toner, P. and Milliken, M. (1999). The Health Teacher's Book of Lists. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education. 204, 211.
  
• Rowan, F. (ed.), (1994). Programs with Pizzazz. Reston, VA: AAHPERD. 33-37, 47-52, 53-55.
  
• Social skills – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/ (health & fitness – k-2)

Assessment Ideas

The student will:

• role-play peaceful resolutions of a conflict. (fighting over a toy, a place in line, etc.)
• explain when to seek guidance from a parent or trusted adult.

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