Simon's Hook
What is Simon's Hook about?
Teasing?
In the book Simon's Hook, Simon's grandmother tells him: "when people tease you, it's like they are throwing a ________ to see if you'll chase it and bite it". What is the missing word?
HOOK
What are 2 kind things you did this school year?
Molly and Amy have been best friends. They got into an argument and Amy now claims that Julie is her best friend. Molly is hurt.
Conflict
True or False
It is ok to wait a few days before reporting bullying.
False
It's important to tell an adult right away.
What is teasing?
making fun of someone in a playful way
Laugh or make a _________.
Joke
What is something kind someone did for you this school year?
A group of 6th grade girls calls Sarah names, start rumors and encourage others not to talk to her.
Bullying
True or False
Mrs. Silcott is awesome!
VERY TRUE
What are the Simon's Hook strategies?
do little or do nothing, move away, make a joke, agree with the hook, distract
_________the fisherman (change the subject)
Distract
Name 1 way our school community has shown kindness this school year
thanksgiving food drive, first responders lunch, classroom kind acts during GKC, Cougars in the Community
A 5th grade student keeps pushing a 1st grade student on the playground.
Bullying
True or False
When someone says or does something intentionally hurtful and they do it once, it is bullying.
False
You get a bad haircut and your friend calls you lawnmower head. What Simon's Hook strategy can you use?
- walk away, distract or change the subject, ignore, make a joke, agree,
_______ _______ from the hooks.
Stay away
How can you show kindness in our community?
pick up trash, write someone a nice message, help a neighbor pick weeds, etc
Emma and Brit play on the same field hockey team and are normally best friends, but have been in an argument for three days. Emma called Brit a mean name after practice and Brit send Emma a mean text.
Conflict
What does it mean to stand in someone else's shoes?
Empathy
To take someone else's perspective, imagine you are experiencing what someone else is experiencing
Why do people tease one another?
To try to "catch" them and get a reaction, try to get attention, trying to be funny
_________ with the hooks.
Agree
Why is it important to be kind?
Lucas tells Damien that he can’t play with the Legos because he is the worst builder in the whole first grade. Damien tells Lucas that he is the worst reader in the first grade.
Conflict
Why is it important to show empathy and stand in someone else's shoes?