Conflicts

A conflict is a problem that people have with each other. In this lesson, you will explore and practice ways to solve conflicts. You may have conflicts at school or on the playground. You may have conflicts at home or with your friends.

When you have a conflict, you need to find a way to solve it. Practicing how to solve problems helps prepare you for conflicts that might happen in real life. Look at each picture and description. Think about how you might solve the conflict. Then, click each picture to see what happened to solve the conflict.

These friends made a mess when painting.

Both friends should clean it up. That is how to solve a problem together.

There is only one toy car. Both boys want to play with it.

They should take turns playing with the car. That is how you handle the conflict.

You want to play with the new kid next door to you. You are not allowed to walk alone.

Go to meet them with a trusted adult. Make a new friend. That is how you solve the problem.

Later in this lesson, you will be introduced to a problem-solving wheel that you can use to help you when you are in a conflict with someone.

Let’s keep going to learn how to solve conflicts.