Conflict Resolution SEL Readers Theater Script for Grades 3-5 | "Peacemaker"

Playground Peacemaker SEL Readers Theater Script guides Grades 3–5 through a lively kickball conflict where Jaden learns “I messages” and fair play to foster harmony and a stronger classroom community.

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Skills Addressed

• Practicing calm conflict resolution with “I messages”
• Building teamwork and fairness in group activities
• Repairing relationships through empathy and harmony
• Developing self-awareness and social awareness
• Enhancing vocabulary and reading comprehension

Script Summary

Act 1: A kickball dispute escalates until Ms. Patel introduces “I messages” for calm communication.
Act 2: The group crafts a fair play plan and uses “I messages” to resolve new conflicts, spreading peace across the playground.

What’s Included

• 12-scene readers theater script (Google Doc & PDF, ~1 800 words, 8 pages, 10 characters; a single PDF with links to Google Docs/Slides—printable from Google Drive to Word/PDF/PPT. Note: Feelings Word Bank & 30 B/W SEL cards included in PDF.)
• Teacher facilitation guide (Google Doc & PDF, 10 pages)
• Scene-by-scene lesson plan guide, discussion questions & CASEL alignment chart
• Casting breakdown with lexical levels
• Student worksheet (Google Slides; printable PDF/DOCX) with short-answer, challenge & scenario-based writing tasks and vocabulary

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How to Use

• Assign roles and rehearse each act to practice “I messages” and fluent expression.
• Use guide prompts to facilitate reflection on fairness and harmony.
• Incorporate the Feelings Word Bank and SEL cards for deeper discussion.
• Conclude with a group reflection on conflict resolution and community building.