Take A Stand Kinder – 2 nd Grade Curriculum Training Developed by: Meredith Carter, Extension Program Specialist – 4-H, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Cheryl Newberry, SE District 4-H Program Specialist, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Overview of Training What is Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & 4-H? Why this curriculum? Overview of Bullying What is “Take A Stand?” Lesson Themes Sample Activities Implementation Program Evaluation

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & 4-H Our Mission: improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high- quality, relevant education.

What is 4 -H? Mission: Prepare youth to meet the challenges of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, through a coordinated, long-term, progressive series of educational experiences that enhance life skills and develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive competencies.

In 4 -H we value… Positive life skills development of youth. Diversity among youth participants, families, and Extension personnel. Utilization of research-based information in creative, diverse, hands- on educational environments. Optimizing each youth’s potential through unique partnerships with other youth, families, volunteers, Texas A&M University System personnel, and community stakeholders. Supporting county Extension faculty across Texas in enhancing the Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program.

What is Curriculum Enrichment? Curriculum/activity takes place in school classroom. Curriculum/activity is led by school personnel or an Extension volunteer. Consists of 5 sequential learning experiences, at least 30 minutes each. Designed to ENHANCE/ENRICH the required school curriculum, not replace it. Promotes 4-H and extends invitation to participants to join 4-H.

Why Conflict Management Curriculum? SB 471 and HB 1942 – Starting in – Expands the requirements on school districts to address bullying and harassment, such as parental notification, programs for students and staff, providing counseling to bullies and victims and protecting those who report bullying. Charter schools also are required to adopt a policy on sexual abuse starting this HB 1942 – Expands the definition of bullying and allows school districts to transfer the bully to another classroom or campus within the district. HB 1386 – Requires the development of intervention and prevention programs to train school staff to recognize potential suicide victims, to include those students targeted by bullies.

What is Bullying? Bullying is a form of youth violence and can result in physical injury, social and emotional distress, and even death. Victimized youth are at increased risk for mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, psychosomatic complaints such as headaches, and poor school adjustment. Youth who bully others are at increased risk for substance use, academic problems, and violence later in adolescence and adulthood. The ultimate goal is to stop bullying before it starts. (Understanding Bullying, CDC, 2013)

Why is Take a Stand Important? Nearly 1 in 3 students (27.8%) report being bullied during the school year (National Center for Educational Statistics, 2013) School-based bullying prevention programs decrease bullying by up to 25% (McCallion and Feder, 2013). According to children ages who reported being bullied in the school year, 79 percent of bullying occurred within the school, 23 percent on school grounds, eight percent on the school bus, and four percent somewhere else. (ChildTrendsDataBank, 2014)

What is Take a Stand? 5-fold Curriculum – 1 lesson per topic Conflict Management/Bullying Communication Etiquette Teamwork Cultural Awareness Four levels – K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Most lessons are divided into two parts with hands on activities

Curriculum Resources Full online access to curriculum as needed at campus.extension.org or agrilifebookstore.org Web resources with additional activities and training resources Parent letters (english/Spanish) Completion Certificate Coloring book online from Pacer.org Associated TEKS for each lesson

Lesson 1: Bullying Stops Here! Objectives · Define bullying. · Identify actions of a bully. · React when bullying is observed or happens to them. Life Skills Model: Conflict Resolution Concern for Others Social Skills Resiliency Activity Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Digital Storybook Powerpoint Template

Lesson 2: Telling vs. Tattling Objectives Express themselves using words and body language. Define telling and tattling. Identify examples of telling and tattling. Life Skills Model: Conflict Resolution Communication Concern for Others Social Skills Resiliency Activity Telling Versus Tattling Activity Sheet Telling Versus Tattling Activity Sheet Answer Key

Lesson 3: Mind Your Manners Objectives Define manners Identify good examples of good manners Practice using good manners Life Skills Model: Conflict Resolution Communication Social Skills Sharing Cooperation Activity Grow Good Manners Coloring Sheet

Lesson 4: Be A Good Sport Objectives Define Teamwork Define sportsmanship Identify good characteristics of teamwork and sportsmanship Use teamwork and sportsmanship Life Skills Model: Conflict Resolution Concern for Others Teamwork Cooperation Activity Crossing the Bridge Stack the Deck Cooperative Pyramid Bloop

Lesson 5: I am THUMB-BODY Objectives Identify things that they like or enjoy Define the term unique Observe differences in thumb prints Write about differences in thumb prints Life Skills Model: Conflict Resolution Accepting Differences Cooperation Activity I am THUMB-Body My Unique Crayon

Get Involved! Work with local county Extension agent to:  Select grade to target  Train other teachers if needed  Provide each student with the parent letter to take home  Implement the curriculum with students  Conduct the evaluation instrument with students and turn in to the agent  Complete the Group Enrollment Form

Program Evaluation Teacher Observation evaluation Return forms to: Meredith Carter District 11 Center HWY 44 Corpus Christi, TX 78406

“ Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.” ― Theodore Roosevelt “I would rather be a little nobody, then to be a evil somebody.” ― Abraham Lincoln

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