Social Conflict Resolution Worksheet
🎭 Part 1: Identifying Emotions in Conflict
1. Look at this scenario: Sarah and Tom both want to use the same computer during break time. They start arguing loudly.
How might Sarah be feeling? Check all that apply:
Frustrated
Angry
Disappointed
Happy
Confused
2. How might Tom be feeling in this situation?
3. Circle the BEST way to handle this conflict:
Take turns using the computer for 10 minutes each
Let the teacher decide who gets to use it
Fight over it until someone gives up
Find another activity to do together instead
🗣️ Part 2: Communication Solutions
4. Scenario: During a group project, Mia feels like James isn't doing his fair share of the work. She's getting really annoyed but hasn't said anything yet.
What could Mia say to James using "I" statements? Fill in the blanks:
"I feel _____________ when _____________ because _____________. Could we please _____________?"
5. Match the conflict situation with the best communication strategy:
1. Someone calls you a mean name
2. Your friend borrowed your pen and lost it
3. Two friends want you to sit with them at lunch
4. Someone accidentally bumps into you
A. Say "That's okay, accidents happen"
B. Calmly ask them to replace it
C. Tell them how their words made you feel
D. Suggest eating together as a group of three
6. What are three things you can do to stay calm when you feel angry during a conflict?
🤝 Part 3: Problem-Solving and Empathy
7. Scenario: During a game of football at lunch, there's a disagreement about whether the ball went out of bounds. Half the players think it did, half think it didn't. The argument is getting heated.
Suggest three different solutions to resolve this fairly:
8. Think about a time when you had a conflict with someone. How did it make you feel?
9. How do you think the other person felt in that same conflict?
10. What could you have done differently to resolve the conflict more peacefully?
🌟 Part 4: Reflection and Action Planning
11. True or False: Circle your answers
True False - It's okay to feel angry during a conflict
True False - Shouting always helps solve problems faster
True False - Listening to the other person's point of view is important
True False - Sometimes both people need to compromise
12. Draw a picture showing two people resolving a conflict peacefully:
13. Complete this sentence: "When I'm in a conflict, I will try to remember to..."
14. What is one thing you learned about conflict resolution from this worksheet?