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The Peace Referee
TARGET:
3-5 years
INTENSITY:
7–10 min / Regular
LEARNING GOAL
Developing My Ability to Communicate Harmoniously with Others
PEDAGOGICAL INTENTION
Expressing Myself Nonviolently and Respectfully
Target SKILLS
Socio-emotional Intelligence
Co-Intelligence Human-Human
MATERIALS
Imaginary whistle
DETAILED PROCEDURE
Gather the whole group together in a circle for this activity. Set up a scenario where children practice a small argument to practice resolution.
Step 1
Introduce the sports metaphor by saying: "I'm giving a red card to violent actions and a green card to respectful words."
Step 2
Invite the child to practice explaining their need or displeasure calmly, without yelling.
Step 3
Invite the children to find together a resolution or compromise that works for both.
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PROGRESS INDICATORS
The child expresses displeasure with structured sentences.
Research Foundations
Rosenberg (2003)
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