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TALK IT OUT Conflict Resolution in the Elementary Classroom Lesson 3. Based on the book By Barbara Porro c 1996. Lesson 3 How To Talk About Feelings. Step 2 Talk and Listen to Each Other. YOU-MESSAGE. I-MESSAGE Skits. When you want to tell someone how your feelings, you can use….
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TALK IT OUTConflict Resolution in the Elementary ClassroomLesson 3 Based on the book By Barbara Porro c 1996
Lesson 3How To Talk About Feelings • Step 2 • Talk and Listen to Each Other
YOU-MESSAGE I-MESSAGE Skits When you want to tell someone how your feelings, you can use…
What are “blaming words”? “You make me mad! “It’s all your fault!” “If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be mad. “You started it!”
Let’s compare and contrast You-Messages and I-Messages You-Message I-Message
I-MESSAGE Format • I feel _________________(feeling)… • When you ____________ (behavior)… • Because _________________ • (How if affects you) • Example: I feel frustrated when you interrupt because I can’t finish what I want to say.
I-MESSAGE Practice • You lent your friend a book and when it’s returned, one of the pages is scribbled on. • I feel ________________ when you ____________________________ because ____________________________.
I-MESSAGE Practice • You are standing in line at the water fountain and someone pushes ahead of you. • I feel _____________________ when you _____________________________ because _______________________________.
More Pracitce • You are running in a race and someone calls you a slowpoke. • A friend tells you she or he will play with you at recess, but when recess comes, she or he goes off with another friend. • The friend you are with is telling you what to do and not listening to your ideas.
The way to talk • Use a calm tone of voice • Don’t use “blaming words” *Tell the person what they did and what you want them to do to fix it.
IMPORTANT !!! • Give an I-Message at an appropriate time. • Talk RESPECTFULLY! • Watch your tone of voice! • Don’t give a mean look!