Transcript
0:00 so let's watch how we in our classrooms actually go through the process when a child feels intruded on we have something called The Time Machine so in the next clip what you're going to see is you're going to see two kids out in the hallway now sometimes this is done in the hallway sometimes it's done in a classroom it doesn't mean that the minute the problem happens so relax this doesn't mean the minute you have to stop everything and get this mat
0:23 out and you're never going to get math taught this means when you have a moment and you're ready to go back and resolve this issue you do the same thing right now you don't solve the problem then you talk to them later then you're going to pull them out and watch these two kids brilliantly teach each other and watch what happens at the end what is this called right here time machine and Josh what's it for why would you get this uh
0:49 because they have a disagreement and they really really like they really they they didn't use their words and they want to use it we set it up are you willing mhm are you willing yes okay take your first step okay so now what do you do on that step you take a deep breath what does star stand for stop take a deep breath and relax okay and then you take the next step okay
1:21 so what we do like we did earlier so we just you wish well why do you think you wishing people well so you can solve a problem why do you think that you think it helps at all um yeah helps sort of because it makes them pretty much feel better because they want other people to help them yeah yeah I get it okay and then you take the next step so toise what is that one 1 2 3 let's do it so we
1:52 take another step and I don't like it when you push me please and what would you like her to do instead um watch where you're going yeah so do do you now do you read it or do you actually look at the person when you do this look at the person yeah you look you think looking helps yeah and then what do you say okay I can do that and then this heart what does that heart thing in the middle mean
2:19 oh I see what that heart means you just kind of now when you hug each other the end what do you think that means it means we could become a family again you're back being a family again that makes sense to me have you ever do y'all like the time machine M um how come because we like solving problems and figuring out what's going on and like helping people understand and solve the
2:50 problem that we're in yeah that feels better don't you think than going around being mad at each other yeah yeah wasn't that a great clip amazing amazing to see those kids use that language find their assertive voice Dr Bailey was who the adult that you heard In that clip and you could hear when she asked them questions they truly understood each of the steps of that process
Summary
- "The Time Machine" is a conflict resolution tool for children.
- It can be implemented in various settings, like hallways or classrooms, at appropriate moments.
- The process involves taking deep breaths and using the acronym STAR (Stop, Take a deep breath, and Relax).
- Children are encouraged to express their feelings and wishes clearly.
- The technique emphasizes the importance of eye contact and active listening.
- Ending with a hug symbolizes reconciliation and restoring relationships.
- Students enjoy using this method as it helps them solve problems and understand each other better.
- Dr. Bailey facilitates the process, ensuring children grasp each step effectively.