Ready-to-Use Conflict-Resolution Activities for Elementary Students [Paperback]

Beth Teolis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0876289189 | ISBN-13: 978-0876289181 | Publication Date: March 20, 1998

For K-6 teachers and counselors, here are over 100 step-by-step lessons, role-play activities, Bully Busters! (antibullying activities), a TLC poster, and more to help children learn how to solve conflicts peacefully. The activities first develop students' self-esteem and understanding, then focus on the empathy and skills they need to work out differences with others in any setting.

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For K-6 teachers and counselors, this unique resource provides over 100 ready-to-use lessons and illustrated activities to help children develop the self-esteem, sense of security, empathy and skills necessary to be able to work out differences with others peacefully in any setting.

The lessons and activities are varied, designed to appeal to the multiple learning styles of any group of children, and are accompanied by complete teacher directions and suggestions for their integration into the existing curriculum, including hall and bulletin board display ideas to showcase student activities.

For easy use, all materials are printed in a convenient spiral-bound format that folds flat for photocopying of the scores of student handouts and activities included and are organized into the following four sections:

CONFLICT-RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES FOR EDUCATORS - To help the teacher model appropriate behaviors, Section 1 offers a quick refresher for the teacher's own self-esteem, anger management, and conflict-solving skills through 12 empowerment activities such as "My Anger Triggers, Traps, 'n Traumas," "Gettging Out of Your Comfort Zone," and "What They Didn't Teach Me in School."

BUILDING THE GROUNDWORK FOR CONGLICT RESOLUTION - Section 2 provides 29 activities to help students build their own positive identity and deal with inner-directed anger. You'll find activities like "Balloosters" (giving and receiving peer compliments), "Call Me When You Need a Friend" (learning how to be a friend), and "Put Your Best Foot Forward" (upholding values when challenged).

CONFLICT-RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CLASSROOM - Section 3 gives you 69 activities to develop children's conflict-solving skills and reduce their anger towards others. For example, you'll find activities such as "Roller Coaster Days" (handling our emotional ups ans downs), "Smart Signals" (Cooling down angry feelings), "Just Picture It!" (learning the steps of brainstorming), "Twisted Tales" (recognizing communication mix-ups), and a "TLC Poster" (tender loving care appraoch to solving conflicts).

CONFLICT-RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR SCHOOL - Section 4 presents 19 activities, including those that alert students to bullies and what can be done to prevent bullying, such as "Bully Busters!" Poster and "Are You a Bully Buster?" You'll also find all the information you need to invlove everyone in a school-sponsored Conglict-Resolution Celebration, including fun ideas, music, a drama presentation, and more, as well as additional ways to communicate positive news with "Good News Monthly Calendar" and "Our Home Conflict-Resolution Menu."

If you find yourself saying "I can do so much!" about today's problems such as lack of respect, bullying and insensitivity to violence, Ready-to-Use Conflict-Resolution Activities for Elementary Students can give you the practical help you need to make a real difference in the lives of your students and your classroom learning environment.

About the Author

Beth Teolis taught grades K-6 for 12 years, is a member of the National Speaker's Association, and is President of Life Skills Associates.  She resides in Toronto, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass (March 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876289189
• ISBN-13: 978-0876289181
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #945,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for elementary school teachers!, November 4, 1999

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This review is from: Ready-to-Use Conflict-Resolution Activities for Elementary Students (Paperback)

A wonderful collection of activities to promote conflict resolution skills in elementary school students - of the utmost importance in today's troubling society. Beth Teolis emphasizes that teachers have the power to make the difference in the lives of their students! The ready-to-use activities bring out the best in the entire classroom. The worksheets in this book have been a delightful and beneficial addition to my daily lesson plan. A must-have for all elementary school teachers!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars School Counselor, March 14, 2006

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I'm pleased with the book for use as a School Counselor. I find it best with "higher" functioning students, who have some basic social skills, but even with other students, it's a great resource for lesson ideas. Some of the lessons just need to be adjusted a bit.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Avoid Conflicts Before They Occur!, September 22, 2002

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This is a great resource for anyone with children! There are always situations in our lives which can cause conflict. After purchasing this book, I found it to be a wonderful resource to help my children cope with these occasions. Day by day, with over 100 activites and projects, it teaches them (and adults) to recognize a conflict before it occurs, then shows them how to deal with it in a healthy manner. I feel that it will also help them learn the properties of management of their feelings, and their surroundings. Therefore, actually getting them ready to be in management positions later in life. This is a must have for any parent or teacher!