Using the Conflict Resolution Unit Plan in Your Classroom

Quick answer

Start by introducing the Hammerhead character to help students regulate their nervous systems before diving into problem-solving steps, using the Slumberkins Conflict Resolution Unit Plan as your guide.

Steps to implement the Conflict Resolution Unit Plan

1. 1. Introduce the Hammerhead character: Read the Hammerhead story and discuss how the character models emotional regulation. This sets a relatable foundation for the lessons. Checkpoint: Ensure students can name at least one feeling Hammerhead experiences.
2. 2. Teach the regulation technique: Use the unit plan's guided activity to help students practice calming their nervous systems (e.g., deep breathing or grounding exercises). Do this before any conflict scenario. Common mistake: Rushing this step. Give students multiple opportunities to practice regulation without pressure.
3. 3. Introduce the conflict resolution framework: Walk through the plan's step-by-step problem-solving method (e.g., identify the problem, express feelings, brainstorm solutions, agree on a plan). Use role-play scenarios from the unit. Checkpoint: Have students practice with a low-stakes example before applying to real conflicts.
4. 4. Apply to classroom conflicts: When a real conflict arises, guide students to first regulate, then use the framework. Use the unit plan's prompts to facilitate the conversation. Common mistake: Intervening too quickly. Let students attempt the steps on their own first, with you as a coach.
5. 5. Reinforce with ongoing practice: Integrate the framework into daily routines (e.g., morning meetings, circle time). The unit plan includes extension activities for continued use. Checkpoint: Revisit the Hammerhead story periodically to reinforce the concepts.

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• Conflict Resolution Unit Plan: Hammerhead's lessons are a vital part of any social-emotional curriculum, addressing the most urgent of classroom needs: conflict resolution. Slumberkins's curriculum for conflict resolution draws from the most recent brain science of emotional regulation. This means the plan is built on evidence-based practices, helping you teach students to manage their emotions before attempting to solve conflicts.