Teaching Conflict Resolution in Preschool

We've all heard those words - "I HAD THAT FIRST!"

Conflicts in a preschool classroom are common. Whenever we put children together who are still learning appropriate social skills and who haven't mastered conflict resolution yet, it's going to happen!

These moments of conflict are the perfect opportunity for us to step in and coach our students. There is so much we can teach students in the moment!

In this episode I will take a deep dive into why teaching conflict resolution in preschool is so beneficial, when to teach it, and a step by step of how to coach your students through those unavoidable moments of conflict!

Tune in!

Topics Discussed:

• 7 important benefits of teaching conflict resolution in preschool
• When exactly to teach conflict resolution
• How I coach children through conflicts
• The conflict resolution in preschool coaching framework

Resources Mentioned:

• Be proactive and teach conflict resolution during whole group! - Peer Problems Social Emotional Learning Activities

Related Episodes or Blogposts:

• Blogpost: How to Teach Social Emotional Skills
• Podcast Episode 12: How to Teach Social Emotional Skills

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• Follow on Instagram @lovelycommotion
• Join the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook Group

More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast

Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!

As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.

Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com