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Bully Prevention: Building a Safe Community

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DANELLE LOCKLEAR

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Bully Prevention: Building a Safe Community

Bully Prevention and Conflict Resolution

This series of lessons aims to educate 4th-grade students on bully prevention and conflict resolution by fostering a safe and supportive classroom environment. Through restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and project-based learning, students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, develop strategies to prevent them, and resolve conflicts peacefully. These lessons are crucial in promoting empathy, respect, and understanding among students, helping them to create a positive school culture.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

3 sessions, 40 minutes each

Approach

Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Exit Ticket, Video: Ways to Stop Bullying, Post-it Notes, Markers, Song: Lean on Me by Bill Withers, and Art Supplies (paper, colored pencils, markers)

Step 1

Lesson 1: Introduction to Bully Prevention

40 mins

  • Greet the students and introduce the topic of bully prevention.
  • Explain the importance of creating a safe and supportive classroom environment.
  • Play the song 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers to set the tone for the lesson.
  • Show the video Ways to Stop Bullying.
  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Divide students into small groups to create a "Bully Prevention Plan" poster.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned or will do differently after the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete.

Step 2

Lesson 2: Understanding Conflict

40 mins

  • Begin with a brief review of the previous lesson on bully prevention.
  • Introduce the concept of conflict and its role in relationships.
  • Discuss different types of conflicts and common causes.
  • Facilitate a role-playing activity where students act out conflict scenarios and practice resolution strategies.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they feel during conflicts and how they can manage those feelings.

Step 3

Lesson 3: Conflict Resolution Strategies

40 mins

  • Recap the previous lesson's role-playing activity.
  • Introduce specific conflict resolution strategies, such as active listening, 'I' statements, and finding common ground.
  • Conduct a group activity where students create an art project illustrating a peaceful resolution to a conflict.
  • Encourage students to share their art and discuss the strategies depicted.
  • Conclude with a class discussion on how these strategies can be applied in real-life situations.
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Discussion

Bully Prevention Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on bullying and prevention strategies.

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 can we support someone who is being bullied?

Discuss the importance of empathy, listening, and seeking help from trusted adults.







What strategies from the video can we use to prevent bullying?

Focus on self-confidence, seeking help, and surrounding oneself with supportive people.







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Quiz

Bully Prevention Exit Ticket

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