Have each group standing, facing towards each other, in a circle. Having a camera on hand is also recommended for some fun candid shots!įorm groups of about 10 people each. The goal is to figure out how to untangle the human knot without letting go of hands. This is a versatile game that promotes teamwork and communication and that multiple group sizes can play. Can anyone describe a conflict that ended in a positive way (where everyone involved felt good at the end or things changed for the better as a result)?.Would you say it was positive or negative? Why do you think there are more negative words about conflict than positive or neutral ones?.Which words are negative? Which are positive? Which are neutral?.Conduct a class discussion using the following questions: List their ideas on the board or create a web chart.Ĥ. Have the class brainstorm all the associations they have with the word “conflict”. Ask the class: What do you think of when you hear the word “conflict”?ģ. (If they need help, explain that it is disagreement and give a few age-appropriate examples.)Ģ. Write “conflict” on the board and ask the group if they know what that word means. Exploring perceptions about conflict offers a rich springboard for other activities found in the calendar and in the web resources listed throughout.ġ. This activity is a great way to open a dialogue about conflict with any group of any age.