Building a Bully-Free Classroom

Alejandro Galvan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building a Bully-Free Classroom

Bullying in the classroom

This lesson aims to educate 5th-grade students about bullying, its effects, and how to create a supportive classroom environment. Through a video and collaborative activities, students will learn strategies to prevent bullying and promote kindness. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and respect among students, helping them understand the impact of their actions and encouraging them to stand up against bullying.

Audience

5th grade - 30 students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: Ways to Stop Bullying, Discussion Questions, Activity Worksheet, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what bullying is and its impact on individuals and the classroom environment.
Explain the objectives of the lesson: understanding bullying and learning how to prevent it.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Show the video Ways to Stop Bullying.
Ask students to pay attention to the strategies mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with discussion questions to explore the video's content and their thoughts on bullying.
Encourage students to share personal experiences and ideas on how to create a bully-free classroom.

Step 4

Collaborative Activity

15 mins

Distribute the activity worksheet.
Instruct students to work in pairs to complete the worksheet, which includes scenarios and questions about handling bullying situations.
Encourage creativity and collaboration in finding solutions.

Step 5

Restorative Circle

5 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Facilitate a restorative circle where students can share their feelings and thoughts about bullying and how they can contribute to a positive classroom environment.

Step 6

Closure

4 mins

Summarize key points from the lesson.
Encourage students to apply what they've learned in their daily interactions.
Remind them of the importance of standing up against bullying and supporting each other.

Discussion

Discussion Questions on Bullying

These questions are designed to facilitate a group discussion on the topic of bullying, encouraging students to think critically about the issue and share their thoughts.

What are some examples of bullying you have seen or heard about?

Encourage students to think about different forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying.

How do you think bullying affects the person being bullied?

Discuss the emotional and psychological impact of bullying on individuals.

What can you do if you see someone being bullied?

Explore strategies for standing up against bullying and supporting peers.

Worksheet

Bullying Prevention Activity Worksheet

This worksheet includes scenarios and questions to help students think about how to handle bullying situations and promote a positive classroom environment.

Read the scenario: A student is being teased every day during lunch. What would you do to help?

Think about ways to support the student and stop the teasing.

List three actions you can take to make your classroom a bully-free zone.

Consider actions that promote kindness and respect.

How can you encourage others to stand up against bullying?

Think about ways to inspire and motivate your peers.