I have noticed that the kids have been complaining a lot about their friends. And when I started to ask deeper, it often ended up where the main problem was that the kids had misunderstood one another.
So the kids got to practise saying:
As the kids are wearing masks, and most of them are not used to speaking up, the message tends to not get across clearly to the receiver. When misunderstandings happen, they get angry at one another, and things can escalate quickly from there.
Also, I have told the kids, that if someone is disturbing you, look at the person and ask them, "Why are you doing this (action of others), I don't feel good / it makes me feel sad." (the I-message)
Most of the times, the kids are not aware of others' feelings. When they are more aware, it would help make them make better choices. Of course, there would be some that ignore and the kids will come to me for help.
I'm teaching the kids to learn to resolve conflicts on their own, and to find out more before complaining to the teacher. This would help when the teacher is not around, and they would know what to do.
Will continue to work with them, can't wait for our kids to be great friends with one another!
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