In a world racked by war and violence, what are you doing for peace? Hopefully, you will be teaching the children you know and love how to coexist with others without resorting to anger and violence to solve their problems. Over the years, we have published a wealth of information that will help you do […]
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Because there are two types of bullies, prevention activities and programs need to take a variety of approaches.
Lesson Plan Practice what to do in a bullying situation. Three role plays for upper elementary to high school students.
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli deals with bullying, poverty, racism, and compassion. Discussion questions and activities to accompany the book
~ What is the Difference between a Bystander and and Ally? ~ Objective: To help students understand the difference between being a bystander and an ally. Preparation: Select a book to read aloud that shows someone being victimized. Some possible books include Going Some Place Special (McKissack), Say Something (Moss), White Socks Only (Coleman), Mayfield Crossing (Nelson) Procedure: Read the story. Then make […]
~ What Can Allies Do ~ Bully proofing Educate yourself about the problem and be in touch with your own feelings on the issue. Challenge stereotypes and avoid making stereotypic comments yourself. Identify yourself as a potential ally by wearing a button, or other identifying symbol. Go out of your way to befriend people who […]
~ The Anti-Bullying Quilt ~ Objective: To learn about bullying and what to do when it happens Grade Level: Kindergarten and up Preparation: Have scissors, markers, glue, and a long sheet of mural type paper. Introduction: Bully Proofing Yourself and Others Learn about bullying. What does it look like? What does it feel like? Read some of […]
~ Shut the Digital Door ~ I love digital technology and couldn’t live without it. But just like cars (which I also can’t live without), I am not going to trust my children to know how to operate either one safely. It is up to us as parents and teachers to teach our children to […]
~Talking About Systemic Bullying ~ When we think of bullies, we often think of the big, mean kid on the playground who terrifies someone smaller and weaker than he is. But by thinking of bullying on the schoolyard level, we neglect the much more pervasive and painful systematic bullying that occurs throughout human society. Defining […]
Addressing Name Calling Through Children’s Books Name calling does so much damage. It leads to hurt feelings, broken friendships, anger, and even war. The best way to address name calling is to develop our children’s empathy for those who are the victim and provide them with great examples. The following picture books contain empathetic characters and […]
You probably think name calling is something only children do. After all, name calling is one of the most common ways that conflict starts between children, especially on the playground out of the eye of the teacher. What child hasn’t been called a name? However, name calling doesn’t end on the playground. It pervades our […]
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