How to Start Off:
Set the tone.
Make sure your students realize the importance of the topic
and that it is important to you and others.
Make sure your students realize the importance of the topic
and that it is important to you and others.
Who to teach:
You can teach any child about bullying. All ages show some type of aggression or bullying tendencies. Really starts to effect kids in upper elementary and middle school. Many times this is due to the realization that others may not be joking or self confidence begins to lower because of body changes and other factors in their lives. The lesson I have created is geared toward older elementary students but if it is tweaked it can apply to other younger grades as well.
Why It Matters:
1 in 4 kids is Bullied. The American Justice Department says that this month 1 out of every 4 kids will be abused by another youth.
1 in 2 kids are bullied outside of school. Such as events in the community, in the city, or at home. However, if it happens outside of school it can and most surely will happen as a repeat offense in school.
Surveys Show That 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.
In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
100,000 students carry a gun to school.
28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
1 in 2 kids are bullied outside of school. Such as events in the community, in the city, or at home. However, if it happens outside of school it can and most surely will happen as a repeat offense in school.
Surveys Show That 77% of students are bullied mentally, verbally, & physically.
In a recent study, 77% of the students said they had been bullied. And 14% of those who were bullied said they experienced severe (bad) reactions to the abuse.
1 out of 5 kids admits to being a bully, or doing some "Bullying."
8% of students miss 1 day of class per month for fear of Bullies.
43% fear harassment in the bathroom at school.
100,000 students carry a gun to school.
28% of youths who carry weapons have witnessed violence at home.
282,000 students are physically attacked in secondary schools each month.
:) Created by Marissa Hoshaw 2012