Students stand across from each other and follow the steps on the Peace Path to independently solve their disagreements. This is ideal for teaching young students problem-solving skills and using appropriate communication with friends. Each student stands facing the other on step 1. Here is an example situation (Student A said mean things because Student B wouldn't let them play) to help understand each step:

Step 1: Student A: "I feel angry when you won't let me play with you." Student B: quietly listening

Step 2: Student B: "I feel sad when you say mean things to me." Student A: quietly listening

Step 3: Student A: "Can you please include me in your game?" Student B: "Yes I can. I'm sorry." or "Next time I will let you play."

Step 4: Student B: "Can you please use kind words?" Student A: "Yes I can. I'm sorry." or "Next time I will say how I feel without being mean."

Step 5: Student A and B: high five, hug, or thumbs up to show the problem is resolved and they're ready to try again.

Printing: Color, 1-sided

Setting Up: The Peace Path is designed to be laminated and taped to a flat surface for students to stand toward each other. The cover can be taped at the top of the path on the floor or on a wall/cabinet for students to see. First decide to use the blank "I feel" statement or the one with the zones of regulation visual. Then, tape the row of orange feet across from and facing the blue feet in order from 1-5, so students can face each other throughout the process.