Who was the bully in the Weird Series? What did we learn about her and why she was bullying others?
Sam! We learned that she had been bullied in the past, her brother picks on her at home, and she tries to be tough to keep others from picking on her.
Name three Protect Yourself Rules that we talked about this year.
We started the year with a lesson on listening and following directions. How do you show that you are listening and following directions?
-Whole Body Listening
-Eyes on the speaker
-Voice off
-Calm Body
-Raise hand
-Stay on task
-Complete work
What is bullying?
Bullying is when someone does something mean/hurtful on purpose, it usually happens more than once (repeated over time), and it involves an imbalance of power.
What is positive self-talk? Can you give an example of it?
Self-talk is what we say to ourself in our head. We want to say good things to ourself. If you were being teased or bullied, you could say:
"That's not true. They are just being mean."
"I like who I am!"
"I am strong and brave."
Name 10 trusted adults that you could talk to if you need support.
-Mom/Stepmom
-Dad/Stepdad
-Grandma
-Grandpa
-Aunt
-Uncle
-Neighbor
-Friend's Parent
-Teacher
-Counselor
-Principal
-Office Staff
-Lunch/Recess Supervisor
What can you do if a classmate is off task?
Ignore - worry about yourself
Turn your body away
Change seats
Ask them politely to stop
Use an I-Statement
What are some qualities you look for in a good friend? Can you name 10 positive character traits?
Kind – A good friend is nice and caring.
Helpful – They help you when you need it.
Honest – They tell the truth and don’t lie.
Friendly – They like to play and talk with you.
Sharing – A good friend shares toys, snacks, and time.
Good Listener – They listen when you talk.
Respectful – They treat you nicely and use good manners.
Loyal – They stick by your side and don’t leave you out.
Fair – They take turns and follow the rules.
Encouraging – They cheer you on and help you feel good.
In the Weird! Series, we learned about the three kinds of people involved in bullying situations. Can you name all three?
1. The "bully"
2. The victim or target
3. The bystander
Early Warning Signs are sensations in your body that let you know you might be feeling unsafe. Can you think of at least 5 examples of ways that your body let's you know you are feeling unsafe?
We read the book The Most Magnificent Thing at the beginning of the year. What was the message or theme of the book?
The story was about growth mindset, the belief that we can grow, learn, and change and that mistakes are a normal part of learning!
Give an example of an I Feel Statement you could say to a friend if they have been playing with other friends and excluding you a lot lately.
I feel left out when you have not been playing with me lately. Could you please include me next time?
We talked about three things you can do if you or a classmate is getting bullied. Can you name all three?
1. Speak Up
2. Support
3. Report
We did a lesson on internet safety where we watched Router's Birthday Surprise. Do you remember the 4 "Outlaws" and the potential dangers that they represent about the Internet?
Meet-Me Mac
Wanna-Know Wally
Look-At-This Louie
Potty-Mouth Pete
You are stuck on a hard math problem. What could you say to yourself? What positive self-talk could you use?
"This is hard, but I will keep trying."
"This is really tricky. What strategy could I use?"
"I am going to take a break and come back to this."
What is perspective taking? Can you think of another word for it?
Perspective taking is trying to understand another person's thoughts, feelings, point of view, ideas, etc.
Another word for it is empathy or "putting yourself in someone else's shoes." It is trying to understand how someone else feels (even if you have never been through the same thing before) and then showing them kindness.