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Creating a Bully-Free Zone

Jade Hodge

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Creating a Bully-Free Zone

Promote a bully-free environment

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of creating a bully-free environment. They will work together to establish a set of rules and guidelines to ensure their classroom or club is a safe and welcoming space for everyone. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility among young learners.

Audience

Dreamers (ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Promote a bully-free environment

Materials

Chart paper, Markers, Printable Cards: Bully-Free Zone Rules, and Discussion: Understanding Bullying

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly explain what bullying is in simple terms (e.g., "Bullying is when someone is mean to others on purpose and it makes them feel bad.").
  • Ask if anyone has seen or heard of bullying before.

Step 2

Group Activity: Creating Rules

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with chart paper and markers.
  • Ask them to think of rules that would help keep their classroom bully-free.
  • Encourage them to draw or write their ideas on the paper.
  • After 10 minutes, have each group share their rules with the class.

Step 3

Discussion: Understanding Bullying

5 mins

  • Use the Discussion: Understanding Bullying attachment to guide a conversation about why it's important to have a bully-free zone.
  • Discuss how following the rules can help everyone feel safe and happy.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Reinforce the importance of kindness and respect.
  • Display the rules created by the students in the classroom.
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Worksheet

Bully-Free Zone Rules

Printable cards with rules for maintaining a bully-free environment. These can be displayed in the classroom as a reminder for students.




Be kind to everyone.







Use kind words.







Help others if they are sad.







Tell a teacher if you see bullying.







Include everyone in games.




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Discussion

Understanding Bullying

A discussion to help students understand what bullying is and why it's important to prevent it.

What is bullying?

Explain that bullying is when someone is mean on purpose and it hurts others.







Why is it important to have a bully-free zone?

Discuss how it makes everyone feel safe and happy.







How can we help someone who is being bullied?

Encourage students to tell a teacher or include the person in their activities.







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