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How to Reduce and Resolve Classroom Conflicts for a Peaceful New School Year
By Naomi Drew, M.A., author of No Kidding About Bullying: 126 Ready-to-Use Activities to Help Kids Manage Anger, Resolve Conflicts, Build Empathy, and Get Along. This post was originally published March 4, 2013. “Hey, get out of my way!” “No, … Continue reading →
Speak Up to Bullying
By Scott Cooper, author of Speak Up and Get Along! One day my eleven-year-old son Jackson walked into our kitchen at the end of a long school day without his usual carefree cheerfulness. He was withdrawn and didn’t want to … Continue reading →
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Nip Conflict in the Bud
by Naomi Drew, author of No Kidding About Bullying “Hey, get out of my way!” “No, you get out of MY way.” “I was here first!” “No you weren’t. I was!” “You’re always cutting in line!” “Hey, who do you … Continue reading →
The Peace Place: Teaching Young Children to Resolve Conflicts
by Judy Lalli, M.S. April 22–28 is the Week of the Young Child™, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus … Continue reading →