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Standards of Learning
English
Oral Language K.1, K.2, 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
Correlations
to VA
SOL and Student
Expectations
Leadership Student Expectations
EC.7: Communication skills
EC.8: Decision-making skills
EC.9: Goal setting
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Instructional Activity or Strategy
Storytelling
The technique of storytelling helps young children distance themselves
from a conflict so they can discuss their behavior calmly and listen
to suggestions for cooperation.
Steps To Complete the Activity
- Tell the story of the conflict situation, using a "once upon
a time" format.
Example: Once upon a time, Tyler and Matthew were playing
outside and they both wanted to play on the swing. They got mad and
started to yell at each other.
- When the story reaches the point of conflict, stop and ask the class
for suggestions of how to solve the problem.
- Incorporate one of the suggestions into the story, and bring it
to its conclusion.
Example: Well, that’s just what they did. They flipped
a coin to see who would swing first, and then they took turns.
- Ask the real participants if this solution would work for them and
if they will use it the next time they disagree.
- Ask the class to set a goal to resolve conflicts peacefully and
to add this solution as a strategy.
Resources
Kreidler, William J. Creative Conflict Resolution: More Than 200
Activities for Keeping Peace in the Classroom. Glenview, IL: Good
Year Books, 1984.
Teacher’s Notes
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