Teachers
Parents
Materials Needed
1.Whiteboard and Markers: For interactive discussions and illustrating concepts.
2.Role-Play Scripts: Custom scenarios depicting various bullying situations for role-play activities.
3.Scenario Cards: Detailed descriptions of bullying incidents to facilitate group discussions and role-plays.
4.Poster Board and Markers: For creating visual aids and posters about support circles and anti-bullying pledges.
5.Emotion Cards: Cards with different emotions depicted, used for empathy-building exercises.
6.Action Plan Templates: Worksheets to help students structure their personal action plans for intervening in bullying.
7.Commitment Pledge Forms: For students to formally commit to being part of a support circle or to taking a stand against bullying.
Suggestions of Books
"The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander"
by Barbara Coloroso - Explores the roles individuals play in bullying scenarios and how each can contribute to solving the problem.
"Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls"
by Rachel Simmons - Discusses the unique challenges of relational aggression and bullying among girls.
"Bullying in Schools: How Successful Can Interventions Be?"
by Peter K. Smith, Debra Pepler, and Ken Rigby - Offers insights into different intervention strategies and their effectiveness.
"Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ"
by Daniel Goleman - Provides a foundation for understanding the importance of emotional intelligence in conflict resolution and empathy.
by Scott Cooper - A practical guide for kids on how to make friends, stop bullying, and get along with others.
Video References
Short Films for Discussion and Analysis
"The Bully" - A short film that tells the story from both the bully's and the victim's perspectives, opening up a discussion on the reasons behind bullying behaviors and their consequences.
"Alike" - An animated short film about creativity and the school system, useful for discussions on how differences can lead to bullying and the importance of acceptance and support.
"Silent" - Focuses on the impact of cyberbullying and the importance of speaking out against harassment, emphasizing the role of bystanders in online environments.`
