1. A lesson plan which examines anti-social behaviour (as seen in “Do the Right Thing”), presents strategies for dealing with it and for creating a more positive and caring environment. Grades 1 to 3 Power Point: © Irene G. Wilkinson, 2010

2.  We are grateful to each of them for helping us to see and understand some of the problems we may encounter with bullying and …  for helping us to come up with ideas for dealing with this serious problem.

3.  This is what we usually imagine when we talk about bullying:  Pushing, tripping and fighting,  Big people pushing smaller people around  People sometimes trying to take something that doesn’t belong to them (stealing).

4.  Always “bugging” people  Name-calling, and teasing  Yelling mean things at someone  Bossing people around  Spreading untrue stories about someone  Making people feel left out (exclusion)

5.  The old adage, “Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me…” is entirely untrue.  Name-calling can be hurtful and makes people feel unhappy.

6.  Making fun of people, just because they are different …  or because you don’t think they are ‘cool’ …  can make people feel very sad.

7.  Telling someone what to do all the time  Making them run errands for you  Saying unkind things  Deciding for them who their friends should be

9.  Not allowing them to join in with your group of friends  Making them feel different, alone and unaccepted  This is called EXCLUSION  Exclusion is another kind of bullying!

16.  They belong to the group but they are not actually mean to anyone.  They know that the behaviours and mean attitudes of some people in the group are wrong.  They see all these cruel things going on and they do nothing.

17.  Afraid of being accused of “tattling”  Afraid of being “tossed out” of the group (exclusion)  Afraid that the people in the group will be mean to them  They have a mistaken belief that no one can really help

18.  It affects the people who are being bullied – the victims  It affects the people who lead the group – the bullies  It affects other people, in or out of the group, who see it happening and do nothing - the bystanders

19.  When people are bullied for a long time …  They begin to feel as if they have no friends.  They feel very lonely.  They don’t feel good about themselves.  They don’t know what to do.

20.  often lose interest in everything.  begin to dislike coming to school.  often don’t sleep very well – some have nightmares.  feel sad most of the time.  sometimes get sick.

21. If we don’t stop bullying behaviour …  some people who bully other people in school …  may be in trouble with the law, even before they finish school!  Some students who bully may grow up to be adults who bully.

22. Bystanders, like the victim, often have feelings of …  sadness.  shame.  fear.  helplessness.  worry.  They may also have trouble sleeping.  This affects their health and how well they do in school.

23.  If they don’t feel happy about what’s going on in their group of friends …  and they feel that the behaviour of some people in the group is wrong…  they can help turn this problem around.  They should tell someone they trust right away!  Help is always near.  All it takes is one voice!

24. Those who lead the group …  may find it hard make friends …  and they think that people will like them if they become the leader of a group.  They usually like to be “the boss”.  They like telling other people what to do.  Many like to get their own way.  They think that acting tough and being mean to others looks “cool”.

25.  Most people simply join a group because they believe it is a good way to make friends.  They may like to hang out with a group of friends who share interests.

26.  Belonging to group of close friends who share interests is normal and healthy!

27.  there is someone in the group controlling the behaviours and activities of others in the group.  the group is not open for everyone to join.

28.  Belonging to a group that isn’t open for everybody to join can sometimes make you feel uncomfortable.  Belonging to a group that is mean to others can make you feel ashamed.  Can you be sure that the people in the group are really good friends?

29.  They may believe that they are safe from bullying if they are friends with the leader of the group.  They may be afraid to leave because they think the people in the group may be mean to them and actually bully them!

30.  There’s nothing ‘cool’ about being unkind or making someone feel sad.  Being part of something you know is wrong is never the smart thing to do.  It can make you look as if you can’t think for yourself!

31. How you would feel if …  someone was bullying you, day after day …  bugging you, taking your lunch…  calling you names and teasing you …  pushing you around?  making you feel left out?

32.  Deep down inside us …  we all know the difference between right and wrong.  Take time to think about what you and your friends might be doing if you are part of a group that is mean to some people.  Think about how your behaviour affects others.

33.  If you are not happy with the behaviours and activities of your group of friends...  have the courage to leave the group!  Tell someone you trust!  There are almost certainly others in the group who feel the same as you and are afraid to leave.  Fear is what holds the group together and that’s not healthy!

34. 34  If you’ve made some poor choices in the past, CHANGE THE WAY YOU MAKE FRIENDS right now!  Make a new friend today!  Build your friendships on caring and trust.  Never miss a chance to do something kind for someone!

35.  Speak up and defend yourself and have the courage to report!  Tell someone you trust!

36.  Extend a helping hand! It takes nothing away from you to give to others!  Make a new friend! Be a true friend!

37.  Stand up for what you believe is right!  Don’t get caught up in behaviours you believe to be wrong!

38.  Be yourself – celebrate who you are!  Accept and embrace those who are different – celebrate them!

39.  Listen to your inner voice!  Take responsibility for your actions. Know you can make a difference!

40.  Respect – the more you give, the more you get!  Everyone has the right not to be bullied! Do your part! Do the right thing!

41. Call Kids Help Phone at 1 800 668 6868 or email KidsHelpPhone.ca The service is free and you don’t need to give anyone your name.

42.  Help is closer than you think!  Bully Hotline, Halifax Regional Police Phone: 490-7283 Text: 233-SAVE bullyhotline@halifax.ca  Provincial School Code of Conduct www.ednet.ns.ca/index.php?t=sub_pages&cat=494  Safe Schools, Halifax Regional School Board www.hrsb.ns.ca/safeschools 42

43.  www.dotherightthingplayers.ca