Middle School Conflict Resolution Communication Lab

This digital lab teaches students how to communicate during conflicts without aggression or withdrawal. Students learn to recognize emotional triggers before reacting with words. The program introduces sentence structures that help express disagreement respectfully. Students practice identifying misunderstandings and clarifying intentions during peer discussions. Realistic school-based scenarios show how small communication mistakes turn into bigger problems. The lessons guide students to move from blaming language to solution-based dialogue. Reflection exercises help students understand how their words impact others. Group tasks encourage shared responsibility in resolving conflicts. Teachers receive facilitation notes for class discussions. By the end, students gain tools to handle disagreements with greater emotional control and verbal clarity.

Format: Interactive scenario videos, student worksheets, and teacher facilitation guides
Duration: 5 weeks
What You’ll Learn: Emotional awareness, respectful disagreement, conflict de-escalation
Target Audience: Middle school teachers, counselors, students aged 10–13