Using the Five finger formula suggested by Gartrell (2004), describe how you would assist the children to apply a conflict resolution strategy to resolve the following scenario so that there is a win:win outcome for the children.

The Dinosaurs

Paki and Lewis (4yrs) have been busy in the sandpit. They have used palm fronds and large rocks to create a landscape.

Paki: 'I know, let's go get the dinosaurs. This can be their home!

Lewis: 'Yeah!'

The boys race off and bring back a box containing various dinosaurs.

Paki: 'I'm having the Tyrannosaurus Rex.'

Lewis: 'No, it's my turn. You always get to have it. It's not fair.'

Paki: 'It was my idea so I get to choose first. You can have the Brontosaurus.'

Lewis: 'No, I'll have the Brachiosaurus.'

Paki: 'No, I'm having that one too.'

The argument becomes heated with both boys yelling at each other.