FINDING NEW WORDS:
A Resource for Addressing
Bullying at School
“I get on the bus first thing in the morning and it starts. The name calling...about my mixed race. It’s like I become invisible except for that, except for my skin color. It’s so weird.”
- A High School Student
“And it just grew and grew and no one was backing down like they said they were going to and the next thing I knew he was pushed into the lockers really hard and he banged his head...that was not cool. It was supposed to be a joke.”
- A High School Student
“I try to leave it to the other teachers to address it... if I start harping on them about this kind of stuff, I’ll lose my edge.”
- A High School Teacher
“It’s a fine line between joking around and meanness. And sometimes, I don’t know where that line is.”
- A High School Teacher
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Most teachers and students are affected by bullying in some way – whether as a target, a participant, or as a witness. Bullying can be verbal, emotional or physical in nature and it impacts us all in different ways. This resource uses true stories from teachers and students alongside a series of activities that allow for reflection and dialogue about this challenging topic.
- Do you ever struggle to figure out what to say when you witness bullying?
- Do you see your students confused about how to respond?
- What can you say and do to make a positive difference?
By connecting with core values and creating a personal response to aggression, these activities support you and your students to get the facts, define your roles, and take a stand for a safer school.
This resource can be used as part of an all-school lesson plan on bullying, during a faculty in-service, and with your classes.
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- Download a free copy of the Finding New Words: A Resource for Addressing Bullying in School lesson plan
- Read an article on how to address bullying in your school
- Read the Press Release on this lesson plan
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Consider using this free printable Teacher Resource & Lesson Plan prior to and around International Day of Tolerance on November 16.
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