Help young students find constructive ways to handle everyday peer conflicts with this illustrated problem-solving card set. Designed for classroom use, the cards give students visual reminders of possible solutions and can support practice in becoming more independent problem solvers.

What's Included

• Illustrated cards featuring strategies such as sharing, taking turns, using a timer, asking for help, using kind words, and telling how you feel.
• Directions for preparing and using the cards with a binder ring.

How to Use

Print and cut apart the cards, laminate them if desired, punch a hole in the top-left corner, and attach them to a binder ring. Place the ring where students commonly encounter peer problems so they can find and review possible solutions. The directions recommend first modeling how to use the cards and guiding students as they choose a strategy, then gradually reducing adult support as students become more independent.

Skills Supported

The visual prompts cover cooperation, sharing and turn-taking, asking politely, expressing feelings, seeking help, taking a break, using a calming strategy, and other ways to respond to peer difficulties. Teachers can introduce the strategies proactively and revisit them when conflicts arise.

Who It's For

Best suited to early elementary students who benefit from short, picture-supported reminders. Classroom teachers and school counselors can keep the ring accessible for everyday reference or use the cards to discuss possible responses with students. The cards are printable; printing, cutting, and assembling with a binder ring are needed for the suggested format.