Bullies have been around forever…there seems to be at least one in every class! So, if you find yourself in need of resources to teach about bullying, then check out the “Bullying: Ideas for Teaching” to help you pull together a quick lesson or more in depth unit on the subject. As always, if you have additional ideas that you’re willing to share, please send them to me via website email or Facebook messaging and I’ll add them to the list.

Overview of Bullying

• Counseling Lesson: Bullying & Conflict Resolution (TPT Freebie)
• What is Bullying? (This was in my school resources, but I don’t know who the author is. If it was you, please let me know so I can give you credit.)
• Prevention & Statistics in conjunction with the Eyes on Bullying Toolkit (PDF)

Stories, Songs & Videos

• The Ant Bully: Book & Movie (affiliate links)
• American Girl: Clarissa (affiliate link) & Video Worksheet
• Lou (Pixar Short) Shares a great story about bullying and playground behavior.
• Taylor Swift’s Mean Song Video and/or Lyrics with Analysis & Projects

Activities

• Paper Bullies: Give each student a paper person template and have them write their name on it and decorate it. Place students in a circle with their decorated paper person. When directed, have them pass their papers to the right. When student receive the new paper person, they are to make a small fold, tear or pencil mark on it. Continue circulating the paper person until it gets back to the original owner. Ask students to return to their desks with their template and try to erase the pencil marks, flatten the folds and tape the tears. When the repairs are finished, discuss what the students have learned. Focus on the fact that after bullying, no matter how hard they tried, there will still be effects that linger.
• Dear Abby Letters: Students respond to bullying scenarios as they take on the role of an advice journalist.
• Scenario Role Plays & Reflections: Students role play the Dear Abby scenarios depicting both the  right and wrong ways to handle the situation.
• Create a Black Out Poem using this Short Story About Bullying Excerpt. If you are not familiar with this type of poetry, check out the following resources: Black Out Poetry Instructions or How to teach blackout poetry: 6 simple steps for classroom instruction from the Daring English Teacher.

Anniversary Winners

• Congratulations to Darla Windholz
• Congratulations to Jamie Norris

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