Conflict Prevention Strategies

Preventing conflicts is as important as resolving them—many conflicts are predictable and avoidable.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Champions of Character
• Learning area: Socio-Emotional
• Level: Level 2

Objectives

• Identify situations likely to cause conflict
• Apply prevention strategies
• Create peaceful environments

Materials

• Prevention scenario cards
• Environment audit tools
• Strategy menu

Instructions

Identify common conflict situations: sharing limited resources, disagreement about rules, feeling excluded. Brainstorm prevention strategies for each: taking turns, agreeing on rules first, including everyone. Practice applying prevention before activities. Audit classroom environment for conflict-causing situations and problem-solve.

Educator tip

Involve children in classroom setup decisions—they'll be more invested in preventing conflicts they helped plan to avoid.

Assessment

Observe identification of conflict-prone situations and application of prevention strategies.

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