With paper, scissors and pencils, allow children to make folding “catchers” (also called “origami fortune tellers”), with their kind acts written inside the various flaps. (There are assembly instructions online). The kind acts should also be reminders of how to handle conflict. Each catcher should have 8 flaps with writing on them.
Suggestions include:
- You will let others tell their side of the story
- You will look for the good in every person
- You will find ways to help others
- Your words will help others to feel happy
- You will start a sentence with “I feel…”
- You will cool off when you are mad
- You will compliment someone
- You will be an expert at sharing