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                             Links to Curriculum 

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Activity 1: Grade 1 (C2.3), Grade 2 (C3.1)
As children brainstorm what buddies do VS. what bullies do, students will be recognizing caring behaviours and how to relate positively to others  (buddies) and exploitive behaviours that are harmful (bullies) as well as the feelings that go along with these behaviours.
Social-Emotional Learning: This activity will provide students with knowledge of the types of bullying behaviours and behaviours that correspond to positive peer relationships and how to identify their own and other's feelings and emotions (empathy).
Activity 2: Grade 2 (C2.3)
While children practice using I-messages, they will be practicing and learning how to stand up for themselves and learning how to respect others' I-messages as well.
Social-Emotional Learning: This activity will teach students the skill of being assertive and standing up for themselves, conflict resolution skills, problem-solving skills, as well as social competence.
Activity 3: Grade 3 (C1.3)
As children brainstorm and discuss what to write on their hand, they will learn the characteristics of healthy relationships and how to overcome challenges in relationships.
Social-Emotional Learning: This activity will teach students how to have positive peer relationships as well as social competence.
Activity 4: Grade 3 (C3.3)
While children read the story, they will learn to embrace each other's differences and how to show respect to their peers.
Social-Emotional Learning: This activity will encourage empathetic attitudes and how to have positive peer relationships with many peers.

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Additional Article by Ontario Ministry of Education

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Additional Article by Ontario Ministry of Education

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What parents/guardians can look for, what they can do, and how they can help.

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                Children's Literature Suggestions

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                Children's Literature Suggestions

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The authors in the articles suggest teaching social and emotional skills through children's books. This is a helpful list provided by the website, We Are Teachers.

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                 Classroom Activity Suggestions

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                 Classroom Activity Suggestions

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        Limitations to Consider About the Articles

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        Limitations to Consider About the Articles

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1. Bullying Among Young Children: Strategies for Prevention by Levine and Melissa Tamburrino (2013)

Although the information in this article can be applied to many age groups, this article has a focus on early childhood (preschool, kindergarten, and primary grades)

The study by Thornberg (2010) was conducted on 56 elementary school children from Sweden, so the findings may be slightly different than if it was conducted on children in Ontario

2. The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in Bullying Prevention Efforts by Brian Smith and Sabrina Low (2013)

The research that was conducted to assess whether social-emotional learning produces positive incomes for bullying prevention programs was based on 33 schools in the United States, which may be slightly different than if it was conducted in Ontario

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                       Related Curriculum Expectations     

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                       Related Curriculum Expectations     

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Grade 1: C2.3

"Demonstrate the ability to recognize caring behaviours (e.g., listening with respect, giving positive reinforcement, being helpful) and exploitive behaviours (e.g., inappropriate touching, verbal or physical abuse, bullying), and describe the feelings associated with each"  (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015, p. 94).

Grade 2: C2.3

"Explain the importance of standing up for themselves, and demonstrate the ability to apply behaviours that enhance their personal safety in threatening situations (e.g., speaking confidently; stating boundaries; saying no; respecting the right of a person to say no and encouraging others to respect that right also; reporting exploitive behaviours, such as improper touching of their bodies or others’ bodies)"  (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015, p. 109).

Grade 2: C3.1

"Describe how to relate positively to others (e.g., cooperate, show respect, smile, manage anger, pay attention to what people say and to their facial expressions and body language), and describe behaviours that can be harmful in relating to others (e.g., verbal abuse, including both online and face-to-face name calling, insults, and mocking; deliberately ignoring someone, or ignoring the feelings they express; physical violence, including pushing, kicking, and hitting)"  (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015, p. 110).

Grade 3: C1.3

"Identify the characteristics of healthy relationships (e.g., accepting differences, being inclusive, communicating openly, listening, showing mutual respect and caring, being honest) and describe ways of overcoming challenges (e.g., bullying, exclusion, peer pressure, abuse) in a relationship" (Ontario Ministry of Education, 2015, p. 121).

Grade 3: C3.3

"Describe how visible differences (e.g., skin, hair, and eye colour, facial features, body size and shape, physical aids or different physical abilities, clothing, possessions) and invisible differences (e.g., learning abilities, skills and talents, personal or cultural values and beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, family background, personal preferences, allergies and sensitivities) make each person unique, and identify ways of showing respect for differences in others" (Ontario Ministry of Education 2015, p. 124).

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Exploring how educators can teach social and emotional skills in the classroom to build an awareness of, address, and prevent bullying.

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                                             References

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