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Disagreements, Debates and Donuts! | Kid Correspondent

From Kid President · 2020

Disagreements, Debates and Donuts! | Kid Correspondent
15 min3rd4th5thSocial-Emotional LearningSocial Studies
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Summary

"Disagreements, Debates and Donuts!" Kid Correspondent looks at how people can disagree about big questions and still be kind, curious, and friends — over donuts.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

Watch, then talk it over.

  1. What does Kid President say about disagreeing with people?
  2. Can you disagree with someone and still be their friend? How?
  3. What are some kind ways to say "I see it differently"?
  4. What makes a disagreement turn into an argument, and how can we avoid that?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: disagree, respect, listen, compromise.

Try it: With a partner, practice the sentence "I understand what you mean, but I think ___." Take turns and listen carefully.