Bullying Awareness and Prevention

Nadine Cenord

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Bullying Awareness and Prevention

Understanding and Preventing Bullying

This lesson aims to help students understand what bullying is, how it affects individuals, and ways to prevent it. Through a combination of discussion, video, and collaborative activities, students will learn to identify bullying behaviors and develop empathy and strategies to support peers. This lesson is crucial in fostering a safe and inclusive school environment, promoting respect and kindness among students.

Audience

K-4 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, Video: Ways to Stop Bullying, and Spanish Translations

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding bullying.
Explain that today we will learn about what bullying is and how we can help stop it.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about bullying.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
Ensure to provide Spanish translations for key points.

Step 3

Video Viewing

5 mins

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

Step 4

Collaborative Activity

7 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario related to bullying and ask them to come up with a solution.
Encourage them to use strategies from the video and discussion.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

Recap the key points discussed and learned.
Encourage students to practice kindness and support each other.
Remind them that they can always talk to a trusted adult if they see or experience bullying.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Bullying

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on bullying, its effects, and prevention strategies.

What is bullying?

Discuss the definition of bullying and provide examples.

How does bullying make someone feel?

Encourage students to think about the emotional impact of bullying.

What can we do if we see someone being bullied?

Discuss strategies for supporting peers and seeking help from adults.

Worksheet

Bullying Prevention Activity Instructions

Instructions for a group activity where students create solutions to bullying scenarios.

Scenario 1: A student is being teased during recess. What can you do to help?

Think about how you can support the student and involve a teacher.

Scenario 2: You see a friend being left out of a game. How can you include them?

Consider ways to invite them to join and make them feel welcome.