Prevent bullying behaviors, help students become upstanders for themselves and others, and foster respectful, welcoming classroom communities with this flexible resource for educators and youth leaders. Featuring lessons that may be completed in 20 minutes or less, this book can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a complement to other anti-bullying and character education programs. Based on a nationwide survey of more than 2,000 students and teachers, and with a focus on preventing teasing, name-calling, fighting, exclusion, and other hurtful actions, No Kidding About Bullying also features activities for when mistreatment is occurring. Games, role plays, group discussions, and art and writing projects affirm the importance of respect, listening, and kind actions at school.

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Prevent bullying behaviors, help students become upstanders for themselves and others, and foster respectful, welcoming classroom communities with this flexible resource for educators and youth leaders. Featuring lessons that may be completed in 20 minutes or less, this book can be used as a stand-alone curriculum or as a complement to other anti-bullying and character education programs. Based on a nationwide survey of more than 2,000 students and teachers, and with a focus on preventing teasing, name-calling, fighting, exclusion, and other hurtful actions, No Kidding About Bullying also features activities for when mistreatment is occurring. Games, role plays, group discussions, and art and writing projects affirm the importance of respect, listening, and kind actions at school.

July 2010

ISBN: 9781575427195