Series 7 Episode 5 Managing Disagreements Respectfully

In this reassuring episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to handle arguments with respect and care. Through the story of Lily and Jonah, who disagree while building a fort, pupils discover a simple three-step strategy to help them stay calm, listen to each other, and work together on solutions.

This episode offers practical tools for managing everyday conflicts—teaching children that disagreements are a normal part of friendships and that kindness and teamwork can help repair and strengthen those bonds.

What’s Included:

Guided Audio Episode – A calm, story-led session focused on handling disagreements with empathy and thoughtfulness. Includes a full transcript for classroom flexibility.

Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page illustrated journal with reflection questions, problem-solving prompts, drawing tasks, and a weekly mindful moment challenge.

Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured resource offering a complete lesson plan, vocabulary support, discussion ideas, and strategies to help pupils practise conflict resolution and emotional regulation.

Key Themes:

• Disagreements are a natural part of friendships

• Children learn a clear 3-step method: Pause and Breathe, Listen to Understand, Work Together

• Staying calm and using kind words helps solve problems, not make them worse

• Resolving arguments can actually strengthen friendships

Learning Outcomes:

• Pupils reflect on their own experiences of arguments and solutions

• Children practise using the three-step conflict resolution strategy in real-life scenarios

• Role play, guided drawing, and journaling help embed emotional skills

• Children feel more confident and in control during tricky friendship moments

This episode builds trust, compassion, and emotional resilience—helping pupils feel more prepared to face disagreements with confidence and kindness.