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How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression
Elementary Grade Lessons and Activities That Teach Empathy, Friendship, and Respect



August 2008 | 200 pages | Corwin
How to Stop Bullying and Social Aggression is a research-based resource for K6 classrooms offering fun, interactive lessons and activities that simplify the instruction of skills critical to students' safety and well-being, promote healthy social-emotional development, and improve academic achievement. In clear, jargon-free language, the authors provide teachers, administrators, and counselors with strategies for engaging bullies, victims, and bystanders at their own level and include step-by-step explanations for every activity.

This user-friendly resource also features: Sidebars, sample scripts, and icons that highlight important information Suggestions for enhancing lessons

A supply list of commonly found classroom items within each lesson for quick and easy implementation

This book also helps school districts meet the curriculum requirements of recently enacted bullying laws by fostering positive youth development around issues of respect, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships.

 
Acknowledgments
 
About the Authors
 
Introduction
 
1. "Same Page" Understanding of Violence, Respect, and Bullying
Defining Violence

 
What Is Bullying and Respect?

 
Ground Rules

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
2. Solving Problems Peacefully and Resolving Conflicts Respectfully
The Five Steps

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
3. Creating Empathy
What Makes You Feel....?

 
Emotional Statues: Recognizing Body Language

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
Unit Test: Chapters 1-3
 
4. Emotional Control and Anger Management
Guided Visualizations and Anger Monster Poster

 
Feeling Clouds and Charades: Expressing Feelings in Pro-Social Ways

 
Deep Breathing and Positive Affirmations

 
ABCD Exercise

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
5. Teaching Assertiveness
Teaching Assertive Communication

 
Handshaking: Using the Qualities of Assertiveness

 
Recognizing Assertive, Aggressive, and Passive Communication Styles

 
Practicing Assertive Statements

 
Assertiveness Role-Plays

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
6. Responding to a Bully
Bully Proofing Plan of Action

 
Role-Playing the Bully Proofing Plan of Action

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
Unit Test: Chapters 4-6
 
7. The Power of Bystanders
What's a Bystander to Do?

 
Tattling Versus Teling, A.K.A. Ratting Versus Reporting

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
8. Playful Teasing Versus Hurtful Taunting
Defining Playful Teasing Versus Hurtful Taunting

 
You Be the Judge

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
9. Making Friends: Strategies to Resist Social Aggression
Definition of Social Aggression

 
Likes and Yikes: Determining Friendship Qualities

 
Personal Boundaries

 
Finding New Friends

 
Statistics and Studies

 
 
Unit Test: Chapters 7-9
 
Final Test: Chapters 1-9
 
Epilogue
 
Resources
Resource A: Problems and Conflicts to Resolve

 
Resource B: Assertive Statements

 
Resource C: Assertive Communication Scenarios

 
Resource D: Lesson Outlines

 
 
References

“Presents novel strategies to help educators effectively respond to the bullying crisis in our schools. From treatment of animals to assertiveness training, conflict response to body language of the bullied, this book offers an innovative approach to teaching bully-proofing strategies.”

Rhonda Williams, Instructor in Counseling and Leadership
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

“In our ever-changing world, we have to teach social skills and character education, and this book hits on both topics while teaching children how to stop bullying.”

Melissa Albright, Sixth-Grade Teacher
Wilson's Creek 5/6th School, Springfield, MO

“The activities provide students with great opportunities to build respect, empathy, and friendships, and they help build awareness of ways to prevent bullying and build character in students.”

Amy B. Myers, Second-Grade Teacher
North Hills School District, Pittsburgh, PA

"A practical book packed with the kinds of anti-bullying strategies that teachers, coaches, therapists, and kids regularly request. Every chapter is packed with tips on how to stay physically and emotionally safe when bullying occurs, and children are coached to practice assertive behaviors and avoid the victim role."

Cheryl Dellasega, Professor, Penn State University
Author & Founder, Club Ophelia

“This timely book includes perfectly sequenced, content-enriched, practical lessons that will enhance any anti-bullying effort. The student-focused activities will facilitate and maintain learning of important anti-bullying concepts that can never be overemphasized.”

Allan L. Beane, Founder and President
Bully Free Systems

"Once educators appreciate the psychological and social significance of bullying, harassment, and emotional violence in schools, they are ready to translate that awareness into concrete actions. This is where this book comes in. Breakstone and his colleagues offer a well-grounded strategy and a series of tactical exercises designed to accomplish this critical mission."

James Garbarino, Director
Center for the Human Rights of Children, Loyola University of Chicago

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School Of Education, Chapman University - Orange
March 23, 2011

Sample Materials & Chapters

Introduction

Chapter 1


Steve Breakstone

Steve Breakstone, co-founder of Balance Educational Services, LLC, is a specialist in student discipline, bullying and violence prevention, behavior management and effective communication styles. During his dynamic workshops, he uses his theatrical experience to role-play serious realities such as being bullied, being the subject of rumors or being shunned by cliques. Steve is an expert in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the No Child Left Behind Act, offering easy to understand seminars to teachers, administrators and attorneys. Steve has served as the... More About Author

Michael Dreiblatt

Michael Dreiblatt of Manchester Center, Vermont is a co-founder of Balance Educational Services, LLC and Stand Up to Bullying. He is an outstanding national speaker and educational consultant, who concentrates in anti-bullying, violence prevention, creating healthy relationships, and discipline of students with special needs. With his humorous style and engaging stories, he has taught these topics to thousands of adults and students. Dreiblatt is also an expert in workplace bullying and harassment, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA 2004).As one of America’s favorite... More About Author

Karen Dreiblatt

Karen Dreiblatt, cofounder of Balance Educational Services, LLC, has devoted her adult life to bettering the lives of children. Using her background in psychology, Dreiblatt has worked with middle school students in special education, founded a play-based preschool, and has worked in the nonprofit sector to provide healthy recreation options for children of all ages. More About Author

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