Settle Conflicts Right Now!: A Step-by-Step Guide for K-6 Classrooms

By Harold P. Fox and Jan L. Osier

"It really works Students can use the skill of compromise for a life-time." Barbara Wax, Third-Grade Teacher Bamberg Elementary School Bamberg, Germany "A must-have for every classroom teacher′s library. This is a great addition to Jan′s first book on conflict resolution. As a primary teacher, I have used Jan′s ideas and techniques for years assisting children to solve their own problems. John Spriggs, Elementary Teacher Bamberg, Germany "If they can hold a crayon, they can learn to use this system It works so easily to defuse sibling rivalry. It even worked with my teenage son." Theresa Jones, Parent APO, AE Elementary students can learn to resolve basic everyday life conflicts without resorting to verbal or physical aggression. Educators and conflict resolution experts Jan Osier and Harold Fox provide the tools for educators, students, and parents to put this Herculean task within the reach of any school. Settle Conflicts Right Now uses empathy as the foundation for resolving problems without the intervention of mediators or adults. This practical, proven, and effective method can be introduced to a class in as little as three to four 30-minutes lessons. Once your students master these easy techniques, you no longer have to play the mediator. And, your students will gain a valuable skill that will help them at school, at home, or in any situation - for the rest of their lives Highlights of this guide: - Geared to K-6, but works for older children - Step-by-step instructions for making and using a Conflict Resolution Center in the classroom - Lesson plans, reproducible worksheets, and posters that illustrate the steps - Real-life examples of the techniques in action - Answers to the most commonly asked questions - Special bonus section: conflict resolution in a counseling or home setting - Uses basic cognitive skills - thinking, speaking, listening, reading, writing, and drawing - Provides written documentation for parents, teachers, and administrators Osier and Fox have taught this strategy through workshops and individual consulting. Now, it is available to every educator, administrator, and parent who cares about giving children the necessary tools to resolve conflicts before they turn into disasters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761977619
• ISBN13: 9780761977612
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Corwin
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.3" x 8.3"