Showkindness,even if youdisagreeSay, “I seeyour point”or “Thatmakessense”Repeatback whatthe otherperson saidAvoidblamingthe otherpersonAsk, “Howcan we fixthistogether?”Keephands toyourselfFindsomethingyou bothagree onSpeak inarespectfultoneAsk, “Canyou explainhow youfeel?”Stay incontrol ofyouremotionsThank theperson forworkingthrough thedisagreementAvoidinterruptingwhensomeone istalkingApologizeif neededTakedeepbreathsNod or say“Iunderstand”Accept thatyou may notalways getyour wayShowkindness,even if youdisagreeDon’t usehurtfulwordsUsehumor tolighten thesituationUse an “I”statement(e.g., “I feelfrustratedwhen…”)Avoidblamingthe otherpersonAvoidyelling orusing aloud voiceWorktogether tocome upwith a fairsolutionAvoidyelling orusing aloud voiceGive theother persona chance toexplainAvoidingNegativeReactionsFindsomethingyou bothagree onKeephands toyourselfUse acalm toneof voiceCount to10 beforespeakingStay incontrol ofyouremotionsUsehumor tolighten thesituationGive theother persona chance toexplainThank theperson forworkingthrough thedisagreementSuggest acompromiseAsk for helpfrom ateacher,boss, orfriendWalkaway tocool offTake a breakand return totheconversationlaterDon’t usehurtfulwordsMake eyecontactwhilelisteningEncouragingCooperationUse astress ballor fidgettoyShowkindness,even if youdisagreeSay, “I seeyour point”or “Thatmakessense”Repeatback whatthe otherperson saidAvoidblamingthe otherpersonAsk, “Howcan we fixthistogether?”Keephands toyourselfFindsomethingyou bothagree onSpeak inarespectfultoneAsk, “Canyou explainhow youfeel?”Stay incontrol ofyouremotionsThank theperson forworkingthrough thedisagreementAvoidinterruptingwhensomeone istalkingApologizeif neededTakedeepbreathsNod or say“Iunderstand”Accept thatyou may notalways getyour wayShowkindness,even if youdisagreeDon’t usehurtfulwordsUsehumor tolighten thesituationUse an “I”statement(e.g., “I feelfrustratedwhen…”)Avoidblamingthe otherpersonAvoidyelling orusing aloud voiceWorktogether tocome upwith a fairsolutionAvoidyelling orusing aloud voiceGive theother persona chance toexplainAvoidingNegativeReactionsFindsomethingyou bothagree onKeephands toyourselfUse acalm toneof voiceCount to10 beforespeakingStay incontrol ofyouremotionsUsehumor tolighten thesituationGive theother persona chance toexplainThank theperson forworkingthrough thedisagreementSuggest acompromiseAsk for helpfrom ateacher,boss, orfriendWalkaway tocool offTake a breakand return totheconversationlaterDon’t usehurtfulwordsMake eyecontactwhilelisteningEncouragingCooperationUse astress ballor fidgettoy

Conflict Resolution - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Show kindness, even if you disagree
  2. Say, “I see your point” or “That makes sense”
  3. Repeat back what the other person said
  4. Avoid blaming the other person
  5. Ask, “How can we fix this together?”
  6. Keep hands to yourself
  7. Find something you both agree on
  8. Speak in a respectful tone
  9. Ask, “Can you explain how you feel?”
  10. Stay in control of your emotions
  11. Thank the person for working through the disagreement
  12. Avoid interrupting when someone is talking
  13. Apologize if needed
  14. Take deep breaths
  15. Nod or say “I understand”
  16. Accept that you may not always get your way
  17. Show kindness, even if you disagree
  18. Don’t use hurtful words
  19. Use humor to lighten the situation
  20. Use an “I” statement (e.g., “I feel frustrated when…”)
  21. Avoid blaming the other person
  22. Avoid yelling or using a loud voice
  23. Work together to come up with a fair solution
  24. Avoid yelling or using a loud voice
  25. Give the other person a chance to explain
  26. Avoiding Negative Reactions
  27. Find something you both agree on
  28. Keep hands to yourself
  29. Use a calm tone of voice
  30. Count to 10 before speaking
  31. Stay in control of your emotions
  32. Use humor to lighten the situation
  33. Give the other person a chance to explain
  34. Thank the person for working through the disagreement
  35. Suggest a compromise
  36. Ask for help from a teacher, boss, or friend
  37. Walk away to cool off
  38. Take a break and return to the conversation later
  39. Don’t use hurtful words
  40. Make eye contact while listening
  41. Encouraging Cooperation
  42. Use a stress ball or fidget toy