Playground Peacemakers

This worksheet helps students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 develop positive conflict-resolution and cooperation skills by examining common playground challenges. Students read realistic scenarios involving turn-taking, rule confusion, accidental bumps, and unkind comments, then match each problem to a peaceful, appropriate solution that demonstrates empathy, communication, and fair play.

Learning Goals

• Conflict Resolution Skills (Grades 2-4) – Identify calm, respectful ways to handle playground disagreements.
• Cooperation & Fair Play – Recognize behaviors that promote inclusion, sharing, and teamwork.
• Reading for Details – Carefully read scenarios to understand the problem before choosing a solution.
• Respectful Communication – Learn when to talk it out, apologize, compromise, or ask for help.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with SEL and ELA standards for elementary learners.
• Matching Format – Encourages thoughtful comparison between problems and solutions.
• Realistic Playground Scenarios – Reflects everyday situations students experience during recess.
• Supports Positive Behavior – Reinforces calm responses and reduces conflict escalation.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, recess expectations, morning meetings, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students become “playground peacemakers” by practicing how to respond calmly and kindly to common conflicts. By matching problems with peaceful solutions, learners strengthen empathy, decision-making, and cooperative problem-solving skills. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this activity supports respectful communication, fair play, and positive social interactions that extend beyond the playground.

This worksheet is part of our Problem Solving in Social Situations Worksheets collection.