This month in classroom guidance lessons, we are recognizing National Bully Prevention Month. In 3rd-5th Grade, students will spend one lesson focusing on how it feels to be treated in an unkind way, why students are unkind, and what to do if it happens to you. Students are focusing on 3 strategies for dealing with unkind behavior through a series of role plays in the classroom:
1. Act like the bullying doesn’t bother you- Bullies love to make you upset. They want to see you cry or get angry. Instead, act like it doesn’t bother you. Shrug your shoulders, say “Oh well” or just walk away like it doesn’t matter. 2. Be Assertive- Not passive, not aggressive, ASSERTIVE! It's okay to say "please stop" in a kind and firm way. It's not okay to say or do mean things back. It's not kind, it can get YOU in trouble, and it just makes the problem worse. 3- Report to an adult- Students should tell an adult about the problem. The best person to tell is the adult who is responsible for you when the bullying happens. If you don't get help from that adult, tell another adult! You can report in person, or through the school counselor request form on this website! Our next 3rd-5th grade lesson will focus on how to help when you see someone else being treated unkindly. Students will also learn 3 tricks to help: 1- The Teddy Bear Approach- Help the student who is being treated unkindly by saying kind things to them such as "I'm sorry that happened to you," or "You can sit with us for now on if you want." 2- The Flashing Lights Jingle Bell Sparkle Approach- When you see someone being mean, distract everyone by starting a new conversation or doing something that takes everyone's mind off of the mean behavior. This gives the target a chance to escape without everyone noticing. 3- The Superhero/Upstander- Step in and casually address the mean behavior. Say something like "Hey, you wouldn't like it if they did that to you," or "That's not very nice." Parents- if your child is saying that he or she is being bullied, be sure to:
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