CONFLICT RESOLUTION

A study of the ways we use our hands: Seventh graders teach first

graders.

HANDS AND WHAT THEY DOSeventh Grade Students Presented a lesson to first graders based on the Song: Hands

• To be helpful– Clap– Hold food– Pat on back– Give a hand

• To be hurtful– Hit– Pinch– Slug

Seventh Grade Students Serve as Teachers for First Grade Students

Students List Activities of Helpful Hands

• Useful hands are– Clean – Have a thumb and four

fingers– Ready to be helpful– Never looking for

trouble– Ready to lend a

helping hand!

STUDENTS TRACE THEIR HAND Prints on construction paper and wrote a helpful use of hands on their handprint

HANDS CAN SHOW SIGNS OF TRUST

• Trust is demonstrated by – Touching,– Waving,– Pointing,– Clapping,– Motioning, and– Greeting.

Helpful Handprints Were Used to Cover and Ceremoniously Eliminate the

Hurtful List

“HANDS” was sung by the teachers and students after the paper hands were placed on B-Board over the hurtful list.

• Hands are for loving,• Hands are for hugging,• Hands are not for • Pushing and shoving!

• Wave your hand,• Say hello or good-bye• Don’t use your hands• To make someone cry.

• You’ve got a left hand• And you’ve got a right• Don’t use you hands• To get in a fight

(repeat three times)

*from Set 660 – Songs for Peacemakers: Conflict Resolution. Educational Activities, Inc., Freeport, NY 11520