Managing Conflict

Bundle and SAVE! Elementary and Special Ed teachers find multiple ways to present and reinforce the important skills of accepting “no” for an answer and disagreeing the right way with this bundled teacher kit. Read aloud the humorous story...

This book provides activities and reproducible worksheets to help students think about and practice strategies to become more reflective (vs. impulsive). Using cognitive-behavioral theory and techniques, it is intended to provide school personnel with...

It’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping in helpful, appropriate ways. In this reassuring and supportive book, children learn that it’s okay to feel angry – but...

A story of two siblings who never ever want to share!  Sharing doesn’t come easy to Marcos or Lili. Whatever Marcos has or does, Lili wants a piece of it. They fight over control of the TV remote. They quarrel over who gets to play fetch with...

Dawson is happy whenever he gets to go first, see first, and be first. But he sure struggles when he has to wait his turn! This is the story of a young boy who discovers that when he practices patience, waits his turn, and shares with others, he shows...

Penny usually feels left out when she tries to hang with the Silver Coin Clique. The other coins, especially Quarter and Half Dollar who are best friends, do everything together and tell Penny she isn't worth much. One day, Penny lands in a pocket with...

**Winner of the Mom's Choice Award Gold Seal** Put an end to arguing or negotiating with youngsters by teaching them how to accept "No" for an answer. Instead of wheedling or pleading, teach them how to disagree appropriately. The steps for each skill...

Is the Tease Monster a friend or a foe? That's what "One of a Kind" has to figure out in this quirky tale that teaches young readers the difference between nice teasing and mean teasing. One-of-a-Kind is truly unique. Made up of multiple colors, One...

Brad has some pretty terrific things going on in his life - or at least that's what he tells all of his classmates! Did someone win a hot dog eating contest? Well, Brad did too. But he ate WAY MORE! Did someone break a leg? Well, Brad did too. But he...

Winner of the 2021 Counselor's Choice Award! When you're a child, it's not easy controlling your impulse reactions - kids do things before they think all the time. Strengthen executive function skills and empower impetuous young people with a humorous...

Winner of the 2021 Counselor's Choice Award! Problem solving involves many other executive functioning behaviors, including reasoning, attention, planning, initiation, working memory, and self-monitoring. The one thing all of us have in common is that we...

Winner of the Mom's Choice Award- Gold Medal Recipient! Kids are cheating! There's too much teasing! Herman Jiggle is so stressed out about what happens on the playground, he renames recess "reSTRESS." Isn't recess supposed to be fun? Not for Herman. He...

Isaac isn’t any ordinary alligator living quietly in the swamp. He’s an INSTIgator!  He spends his days spying on the neighbors and eavesdropping on their conversations. The more he listens, the more jealous he becomes. They have real...

There are many reasons that children tattle. It’s developmentally appropriate in young children, and most will grow out of it as they mature. But for some, tattling becomes reinforcing, and they miss their chance to develop their own...

Any child can be an instigator like Isaac stirring up trouble at home, in the classroom, on a team, or among friends. If you have an instigator in your family or classroom, or have a child who is easily goaded into conflict, use these following...

All children need to share and take turns if they are going to get along with others and be successful.  But sharing can be a difficult skill for young children to learn.  These downloadable activities can help you teach children the importance...