Thursday 21 April 2016

Help Students Deal with Conflicts

Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards

by Vanessa Harrison



Conflict can happen anytime and with teenagers it can be in school, at home or in the community.

These cards feature a scenario involving a situation of conflict to read out followed by three questions to kick-start a discussion about the issues raised. 


The scenarios include conflicts with peers, family, teachers and other adults including figures of authority. Students discuss the situation and suggest strategies for resolving the conflict.

They can call upon the ideas on the Resolution Cards if necessary, which include:

Conflict Resolution Cards

 Be assertive but not aggressive
• State your needs calmly and quietly
• Try to understand the other person’s point of view
• Listen carefully to what the other person is saying
• Walk away until you calm down
• Use “I” statements
• Work together to find a solution
• Speak firmly, honestly and kindly
• Apologise

Through the discussion students will begin to realise that there are strategies and attitudes that can be adopted to help prevent conflict escalating and that resolution is possible if both sides are prepared to work together.
 
For the facilitator there are guidance cards which include:
 

• An introduction to the topic with the aims of the resource
• Benefits students may gain through using the cards
• Ideas for teacher-led discussions
• Suggestions for pairs and group work
• How to incorporate role-play

Vanessa Harrison has been involved over a long period with the design of teaching materials in the fields of language and social/emotional development.

30 x A6 conflict cards, 20 x A6 resolution cards
ISBN 978-1-909380-93-6
Ages 11-16


Conflict Resolution Discussion Cards 
Ref 197-146 £29.95*

 
 
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Friday 15 April 2016

Help Children Learn Social Skills

Social Skills Learning
 
by Naomi Samuel

Activities to develop social skills in a practical and fun way



Give children the opportunity to build up a toolbox of social skills for life with these lesson plans based around tried-and-tested activities.

The activities include:

 About me

• Rules
• Feelings
• We're all different
• Empathy
• Feeling good
• Honesty
• Emotions
• Saying "Thank You"
Social Skills Learning
The lesson plans include worksheets on social skills which can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups of children. The book can followed through from the beginning to the end or used to select one-off sessions to meet the needs of the participants. Detailed instructions give staff guidance on how to deliver the sessions effectively.
Naomi Samuel is a teacher with over 11 years of experience in the social care and education sector. She specialises in working with children and young people with behavioural needs, learning needs and disabilities. Naomi is the co-founder of Look Inside Sensory Learning & Play.

A4, 86 pages photocopiable, with a FREE CD-Rom
ISBN 978-1-909380-93-6
Ages 5-11


Social Skills Learning 
Ref 190-147 £29.95
 
 
OTHER WAYS TO ORDER
By phone: (01604) 870 828
By fax: (01604) 870 986
By email: orders@loggerheadpublishing.co.uk
By post: Loggerhead Publishing, PO Box 928, Northampton, NN7 9AP
By the website: www.loggerheadpublishing.co.uk