Conflict Resolution

Third graders have been working on a Conflict Resolution unit.  We started by talking about the importance of self control and making sure you are in control of your emotions first.  We studied the parts of our brain that react when we are angry.  If you want to be able to successfully think through a problem your wise owl needs to be on the nest (prefrontal cortex) and not your barking security dog (amygdale).

 Next we worked on I-messages as a way to respectfully start a conversation and then active listening to ensure both people get to speak and be heard.  We finished up with some practice in brainstorming.