It's a big topic in the news, and rightfully so. I always start the school year with "team building" exercises and planting the importance of feeling and being safe at school. Some lucky tykes get off the bus to a warm, loving family ready to talk about the day and assist with homework. Others, are not so lucky. I fear I've taken the approach of "how not to be a bully" more head on then "what to do if you are bullied". I also fear that these lessons are not frequent enough. Sigh...
It's never too late. My amazing second grade students started opening wounds of bullying today that was just the beginning of an ongoing lesson. Possibly a daily lesson. As I watch the news at night, or hear myself say during the day, "that's not very friendly, please say you're sorry", I recognize the importance to time devoted to a topic that will follow them throughout their lives. Pictures and updates to come.
For now, an incredible resource for elementary educators to access when planning lessons dealing with a topic that's tough...but necessary!!!
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