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Students will explore websites that present topics on bullying. Students will then create their own website in small groups in which they give strategies for handling bullying. They can include videos, music, text, images, etc.

Reference Sites
http://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/at-school/
http://girlshealth.gov/bullying/school/index.html
http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-bullying
http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bullies.html

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This is an article from KidsHealth that presents students with real-life stories of bullying, and follows them up with suggestions of how to handle the situation.

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Bullying is a big problem. It can make kids feel hurt, scared, sick, lonely, embarrassed, and sad. Bullies might hit, kick, or push to hurt people, or use words to call names, tease, or scare them.

A bully might say mean things about someone, grab a kid's stuff, make fun of someone, or leave a kid out of the group on purpose.

Some bullies threaten people or try to make them do things they don't want to do.

Bullying Is a Big Deal

Bullying is a big problem that affects lots of kids. Most kids say they have been bullied or teased. Being bullied can make kids feel really bad, and the stress of dealing with it can make them feel sick.

Bullying can make kids not want to play outside or go to school. It's hard to keep your mind on schoolwork when you're worried about how you're going to deal with the bully near your locker.

Bullying bothers everyone - and not just the kids who are getting picked on. Bullying can make school a place of fear and can lead to violence and more stress for everyone.

Why Do Bullies Act That Way?

Some bullies are looking for attention. They might think bullying is a way to be popular or to get what they want. Most bullies are trying to make themselves feel more important. When they pick on someone else, it can make them feel big and powerful.

Some bullies come from families where everyone is angry and shouting all the time. They may think that being angry, calling names, and pushing people around is a normal way to act. Some bullies are copying what they've seen someone else do. Some have been bullied themselves.

Sometimes bullies know that what they're doing or saying hurts other people. But other bullies may not really know how hurtful their actions can be. Most bullies don't understand or care about the feelings of others.

Bullies often pick on someone they think they can have power over. They might pick on kids who get upset easily or who have trouble sticking up for themselves. Getting a big reaction out of someone can make bullies feel like they have the power they want. Sometimes bullies pick on someone who is smarter than they are or different from them in some way. Sometimes bullies just pick on a kid for no reason at all.

Bullying: How to Handle It

So now you know that bullying is a big problem that affects a lot of kids, but what do you do if someone is bullying you? Our advice falls into two categories: preventing a run-in with the bully, and what to do if you end up face-to-face with the bully.

Preventing a Run-In With a Bully

Don't give the bully a chance. As much as you can, avoid the bully. You can't go into hiding or skip class, of course. But if you can take a different route and avoid the mean kid, do so.

Stand tall and be brave. When you're scared of another person, you're probably not feeling your bravest. But sometimes just acting brave is enough to stop a bully. How does a brave person look and act? Stand tall and you'll send the message: "Don't mess with me." It's easier to feel brave when you feel good about yourself. See the next tip!

Feel good about you. Nobody's perfect, but what can you do to look and feel your best? Maybe you'd like to be more fit. If so, maybe you'll decide to get more exercise, watch less TV, and eat healthier snacks. Or maybe you feel you look best when you shower in the morning before school. If so, you could decide to get up a little earlier so you can be clean and refreshed for the school day.

Get a buddy (and be a buddy). Two is better than one if you're trying to avoid being bullied. Make a plan to walk with a friend or two on the way to school, recess, lunch, or wherever you think you might meet the bully. Offer to do the same if a friend is having bully trouble. Get involved if you see bullying going on in your school - tell an adult, stick up for the kid being bullied, and tell the bully to stop.

If The Bully Says or Does Something to You

Ignore the bully. If you can, try your best to ignore the bully's threats. Pretend you don't hear them and walk away quickly to a place of safety. Bullies want a big reaction to their teasing and meanness. Acting as if you don't notice and don't care is like giving no reaction at all, and this just might stop a bully's behavior.

Stand up for yourself. Pretend to feel really brave and confident. Tell the bully "No! Stop it!" in a loud voice. Then walk away, or run if you have to. Kids also can stand up for each other by telling a bully to stop teasing or scaring someone else, and then walking away together. If a bully wants you to do something that you don't want to do, say "no!" and walk away. If you do what a bully says to do, the mean kid is more likely to keep bullying you. Bullies tend to pick on kids who don't stick up for themselves.

Don't bully back. Don't hit, kick, or push back to deal with someone bullying you or your friends. Fighting back just satisfies a bully and it's dangerous, too, because someone could get hurt. You're also likely to get in trouble. It's best to stay with others, stay safe, and get help from an adult.

Don't show your feelings. Plan ahead. How can you stop yourself from getting angry or showing you're upset? Try distracting yourself (counting backwards from 100, spelling the word 'turtle' backwards, etc.) to keep your mind occupied until you are out of the situation and somewhere safe where you can show your feelings.

Tell an adult. If you are being bullied, it's very important to tell an adult. Find someone you trust and talk about what is happening to you. Teachers, principals, parents, and lunchroom helpers at school can all help to stop bullying. Sometimes bullies stop as soon as a teacher finds out because they're afraid that they will be punished by parents. This is not tattling on someone who has done something small - bullying is wrong and it helps if everyone who gets bullied or sees someone being bullied speaks up.

What Happens to Bullies?

In the end, most bullies wind up in trouble. If they keep acting mean and hurtful, sooner or later they may have only a few friends left - usually other kids who are just like them. The power they wanted slips away fast. Other kids move on and leave bullies behind.

Some kids who bully blame others. But every kid has a choice about how to act. Some kids who bully realize that they don't get the respect they want by threatening others. They may have thought that bullying would make them popular, but they soon find out that other kids just think of them as trouble-making losers.

The good news is that kids who are bullies can learn to change their behavior. Teachers, counselors, and parents can help. So can watching kids who treat others fairly and with respect. Bullies can change if they learn to use their power in positive ways. In the end, whether bullies decide to change their ways is up to them. Some bullies turn into great kids. Others never learn.

But no one needs to put up with a bully's behavior. If you or someone you know is bothered by a bully, talk to someone you trust. Everyone has the right to feel safe, and being bullied makes people feel unsafe. Tell someone about it and keep telling until something is done.

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Dealing With Bullies (for Kids) - Nemours KidsHealth

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No one likes a bully. Find out how to handle them in this article for kids.

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The NED show teaches students ways to stand up to bullies and for other students in a positive way.

This will help the students determine what tips to include in their PSA announcement for the school.

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Be an Upstander - Prevent Bullying: A NED Short

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Why Are You Picking On Me? Dealing With Bullies

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Why Are You Picking On Me? Dealing With Bullies

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by John Burstein

This book will be read in two parts. The second part will focus on how to stop and prevent bullying.

This will prompt a continuation of our discussion about standing up to bullies, and also explore ideas about how to stop bullying.

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why are you picking on me?: dealing with bullies (slim goodbody's life skills 101)

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children's / teenage personal & social issues: bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / prejudice & racism

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / self-esteem & self-reliance

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social topics - self-esteem & self-reliance

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing With Bullies (Slim Goodbody's Life Skills 101)

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing With Bullies (Slim Goodbody's Life Skills 101) [John Burstein] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Teaches the nature of bullying, and suggests techniques for avoiding and overcoming bullies, including telling adults

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by Trevor Romain

This is a nonfiction text that explains what makes a bully a bully and how they can be stopped.

I will lead students to look at stopping bullying from a different perspective. Students will be led in a discussion of how they can help a bully stop being a bully.

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bullies are a pain in the brain (laugh & learn®)

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children's / teenage general interest: libraries

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children's / teenage personal & social issues: bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social issues / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social issues / general

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / general (see also headings under family)

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Bullies Are a Pain in the Brain (Laugh & Learn®)

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Bullies are mean. Bullies are scary. Bullies are a pain in the brain-and every child needs to know what to do when confronted by one. This book blends humor with serious, practical suggestions for coping with bullies. Trevor Romain reassures kids that they're not alone and it's not their fa...

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by Carl Bosch

This story offers students to opportunity to decide what Jack should do when he is bullied.

As a class, we will discuss the choices Jack has and why he should or should not do each of them, and then, together, come up with the best solution for Jack.

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by Peggy Moss

A little girl sees other students doing mean things in school every day. She knows that she could never do anything mean, but she also is not sure how to stop it or help. Eventually, she begins to understand what it means to be a bystander and how to help.

The definition of a bystander will be explored here, as well as what students can do

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children's / teenage fiction & true stories

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juvenile fiction / social themes / bullying

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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At this school, there are some children who push and tease and bully. Sometimes they hurt other kids by just ignoring them.The girl in this story sees it happening, but she would never do these mean things herself. Then one day something happens that shows her that being a silent bystander isn't ...

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Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story About Bully

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Nobody Knew What to Do: A Story About Bully

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Becky Ray McCain

A little boy notices his classmates picking on Ray. He does not know what to do or how to help, so he ignores it. Eventually, he builds the courage to go tell a teacher.

As a class, we will discuss why the other students did not know what to do. We will discuss what the bullies were doing to scare the other students out of standing up to them.

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This is a dramatic production of Bully Beans. We would watch this as a follow up to reading the book, and then put together a production of our own to teach the rest of the school about bullying.

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The Bully B.E.A.N.S. book performed by the Maywood Fine Arts Drama Class.

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The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand up for others

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The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand up for others

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by Bob Sorenson

Pete is the new kid in school, but he seems to be a bit of a bully. The students in his class stand up to him immediately, explaining the promise the class made together to not be a bystander.

We will focus our discussion on the pledge the class made,

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the juice box bully: empowering kids to stand up for others

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children's / teenage fiction & true stories

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juvenile fiction / social themes / bullying

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juvenile fiction / social themes / friendship

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The Juice Box Bully: Empowering Kids to Stand Up for Others

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Have you ever seen a bully in action and done nothing about it? The kids at Pete's new school get involved, instead of being bystanders. When Pete begins to behave badly, his classmates teach him about "The Promise". Will Pete decide to shed his bullying habits and make "The Promise"?

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Julia Cook

Bobbette is a bully, a mean bully who makes everyone do what she wants them to her. One of the girls tell her mom who gives her bully beans to remind everyone they have the power to stop Bobbette.

We will discuss what students can do to build the courage to stand up to a bully, as well as strategies to use to confront a bully.

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile fiction / social themes / emotions & feelings

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The latest story from hit author Julia Cook, Bully B.E.A.N.S. is a fun story that teaches people of all ages to become proactive when it comes to bullying. This book can help children and adults understand why bullying happens and what they can do to stop it.

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by Helen Lester

Rodney cannot pronounce his r's and is teased for it by his classmates. But then a new girl comes to school declaring she is bigger and better than everyone else. Rodney gains the courage to stand up to Camilla to his classmates' surprise and his own.

There are many components to this story, but I would focus our discussion on Rodney and how he stands up to Camilla despite being teased by the other students for his speech impediment.

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social themes - self-esteem & self-reliance

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juvenile fiction / social themes / bullying

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juvenile fiction / social themes / general (see also headings under family)

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juvenile fiction / social themes / self-esteem & self-reliance

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / friendship

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activity books & early learning material

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Poor Rodney Rat can't pronounce his R's and the other rodents tease him mercilessly. But when Camilla Capybara joins Rodney's class and announces that she is bigger, meaner, and smarter than any of the other rodents, everyone is afraid. It seems she really is bigger, meaner, and smarter than all ...