Friendship problem solving is broken into simple, child-friendly steps that help children pause, calm down, listen, share feelings and agree a fair way forward. The printable poster is suited to everyday friendship conflicts, playground fallouts, classroom disagreements and social skills work with primary-aged children.
Teachers, parents, carers, school counsellors and children’s support workers may find this poster useful when helping kids manage friendship problems in a calm, practical way. It is most suited to primary school children and younger pupils who benefit from clear visual reminders during conflict resolution or social skills sessions.
The poster sets out nine short steps: stop, stay calm, listen, explain how you feel, think together, find a fair solution, forgive, learn and move on. Each step is presented as a simple action, making it easy for children to follow when emotions are high or when they need help repairing a friendship.
In a classroom, it could be displayed near a calm corner, used during circle time, or referred to during restorative conversations after arguments. At home, parents and carers could use it as a gentle prompt when siblings, friends or playmates fall out, especially when children need support naming feelings and considering another person’s view.
The visual format also lends itself to one-to-one work with children who struggle with social communication, emotional regulation or peer relationships. Practitioners can point to each stage, ask what happened, explore what each child felt, and help them choose a fair solution rather than focusing only on blame.
