Helping Young Children Resolve Conflicts

This list contains a variety of resources associated with helping young children resolve conflicts.
IEL Resources
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Web Resources
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The “Make a Plan” Plan
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article gives teachers a structure to deal with conflicts in the preschool classroom focusing on a flexible plan and guidance techniques to support young children.
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Teaching Kids How to Deal With Conflict
Source: Child Mind Institute
This articles gives adults a series of strategies to help guide children to resolve their conflicts, including focusing on feelings first, pinpointing the source of the conflict, and brainstorming solutions.
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Ways Child Care Providers Can Teach Young Children to Resolve Conflicts
Source: Extension Alliance for Better Child Care
This resource explains why teaching conflict resolution is beneficial for young children.
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What Works Briefs
Source: The Center on Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
These briefs describe effective practices for supporting children’s social-emotional development and preventing challenging behaviors.
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Young Children Can Learn How to Resolve Conflicts with Adult Guidance and Support
Source: Michigan State University
This explains that there are simple steps that adults can begin using immediately to assist children in learning how to resolve conflict. The steps take practice by the children who are learning them and patience by the adult who is modeling and teaching the steps.