Class Meeting Lesson October 27th, 2014 Book: Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Bullies

Do Now! On your whiteboards, write how you think this quote relates to what you know about anti-bullying.

Bullies If another person scares you, hurts you, calls you bad names, says bad things about you, makes you do things you don’t want to do, tells you who you can or cannot speak to, or if another person is stealing or breaking your toys and things, YOU are being BULLIED.

Bullies You NEED to tell a teacher right away if this happens in school. If that doesn’t work, you need to tell the principal or a trusted adult.

Bullies Telling is the right thing to do even if you’re afraid, or if a big kid or group of kids are threatening you and warning you not to say anything. If you don’t tell, things might get worse. TELLING IS NOT WRONG OR BAD. It’s the best thing to do. Be smart, brave, and safe. Tell an adult right away!

Bullies Most of the time, trying to: Avoid Ignore Joke around or Have words with the bullies WILL NOT WORK!

Bullies Howard tried many different ways to stop the bullies, but nothing worked until he told his teacher. Your teacher can decide the best way to stop bullies!

Bullies When we feel hurt or scared by other kids that are stronger or older, we might feel like hurting them back. Don’t do this! Bullying is WRONG. Don’t become a bully yourself!

Bullies Sometimes what the bully says about us may sound like it’s true and we feel badly about ourselves. It’s ok to be different, look different, and be different. We are all different in many ways. Be proud of who you are!

Bullies When another person becomes a bully it means that person needs help. By telling the teacher you are being bullied, you are not only helping yourself, you are helping everyone in the school and the bully as well.

Bullies If you are being bullied, don’t forget, YOU are NOT alone. Everyone has been bullied at some point. Most people feel ashamed or scared to talk about it, so they keep it a secret.

Bullies If you are being bullied, remember, it is NOT your fault! There is nothing you did or said. It’s not about how you look or who you are!

Imagination Howard tried to hurt the bullies in his imagination when he thought he was a Roborabbit with super powers. Using your imagination is fine and healthy but in real life, if you are being bullied, you NEED to tell an adult.

Assignment Take a few minutes to think about all the adults in your life. Using the hand template, write one name on each finger of an adult you can tell if you, or someone you know is being bullied. Color/decorate your hand!

Hand Template