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Bullying Chatboard

I hate Bullying

by DJ

Jun 2, 2011

I hate bullying, don't you?

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iteach8thgrade2 Why, yes, I do hate bullying.

Jun 2, 2011

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Teaching Children not to Bully

by Aileen

Jun 2, 2011

I like AJ's positive approach. It's also helpful to talk about how to react when observing bullying, both individually and as a class.

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Worst year ever

by kd/tx

Jun 2, 2011

This was the worst year of bullying I have ever seen. I have been teaching for 26 years.

Next year, I am starting off the year building community in a different way. I don't think I was so good at it this year.

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Stellaluna I, fortunately, have not seen that in my kinder class even tho I know it can start that young. We live in a "squeaky wheel" culture where the louder you are.... right or wrong.... you are more likely to get what you want. If we want to stop bullying, we need to stop giving audience to irate parents (not parent bashing... love my parents... but we a...See More

Jun 3, 2011

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Leah I agree with Stellaluna that our children are watching us. Characters in all forms of Media tend to model negative attitudes and behaviors.

There are several articles that are related to this topic. Click below and on the title of your choice.

Educator's Guide to Bullying; Aggressive Girls; Assertiveness Training for Children; ...See More

Jun 3, 2011

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Bullying

by Kim K

Jun 2, 2011

It's so sad to me that there are children out there who have to deal with this horror on a daily basis.

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12 Ways Students Can Be Better Bystanders vs Cyberbullies

by In Teachers.Net Gazette June 2011

Jun 2, 2011

Susan Fitzell with "12 Ways Students Can Be Better Bystanders," teaching them - even when they're not the target - how to stand up to cyberbullies.

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Bullying

by Joyce Nation

Jun 2, 2011

I find the the first week of the school year is a good time to have a full weeks lesson on bullying, causes and effects stc. It sets the mood so all students understand that it is unacceptable and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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Bullying in high schools by other teachers

by Kit

Jun 2, 2011

I was talking with my students the other day about bullying because I think as the school year is ending, my students are a little more impatient with each other. (I teach 9th grade)

Anyway- one of my students had a good point. He said that it is hard for students to not bully each other when they do not have good role models from the tea...See More

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MaryB....... our district has a service for teachers In our middle school, we have posters in the counselor hallway heading to our mail tills and in the teacher's lounge about the service. There is a list of trained teachers/counselors in our district who you can contact if you feel you're being bullied or harassed by administration or teacher(s). Two of our 3 counselors at our school are on the list...See More

Jun 3, 2011

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tough year with a kinder student who was a bully

by sharon

Jun 2, 2011

In all my 27 years of teaching I have not had a year like the one I just finished. One of my 5 year old girls was such a mean bully to the other girls in my class. she Would criticize what they wore, tried to control who they played with, where they sat even what they could eat if they bought hot lunch. I still don't feel I got to the bottom of wha...See More

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CC I have had the same situation in my Pre-K class. I write up the instigators and turn the reports into the office. I want it on record what these little darlings are doing. I don't remember things being that bad when I was growing up. Do you think this behavior is exacerbated by reality TV?

On 6/03/11, sarah wrote: > > What is really...See More

Jun 4, 2011

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Cristina Blaser This year was difficult as I too had K girls who bullied each other. It was unbelievable. Somewhere I found the lesson of a wrinkled heart. Taking a paper heart cut out of construction paper we join together in a group and talk about things that people have said that hurt as they share we fold the constructiion paper heart. As we end the lesson I u...See MoreThis year was difficult as I too had K girls who bullied each other. It was unbelievable. Somewhere I found the lesson of a wrinkled heart. Taking a paper heart cut out of construction paper we join together in a group and talk about things that people have said that hurt as they share we fold the constructiion paper heart. As we end the lesson I unfold the heart and talk to the students about getting the wrinkles out of the heart. During the year I often heard students say you put a wrinkle in my heart. I hope it carries through to next year.

On 6/04/11, CC wrote: > I have had the same situation in my Pre-K class. I write up the > instigators and turn the reports into the office. I want it on > record what these little darlings are doing. I don't remember > things being that bad when I was growing up. Do you think this > behavior is exacerbated by reality TV? > > > On 6/03/11, sarah wrote: >> >> What is really sad to me is that teachers try to deal with the >> bully in their class that year (and are sometimes sucessful) but >> the classmates have to deal with them each year of school. >> Bullies often continue to bully in every grade. I have had a >> class full of little girls that bully this year. We have had >> many class meetings about how to treat each other, how to be kind >> and be a friend, etc.... and it is better for a little while, but >> they just can't seem to leave each other alone.....This past year >> is one that I wouldn't want to be one of the students in this >> group of bully personalities. I feel bad for the kids that >> aren't bullies and just want to be friends. >> >> >> >> On 6/03/11, VET wrote: >>> Hopefully, you will have improved her social skills for the >>> better. >>> >>> If even after your best efforts, she does not change, just pity >>> the teachers and classmates in later years. >>> >>> You served your time. >>> >>> On 6/02/11, sharon wrote: >>>> In all my 27 years of teaching I have not had a year like >>>> the one I just finished. One of my 5 year old girls was >>>> such a mean bully to the other girls in my class. she Would >>>> criticize what they wore, tried to control who they played >>>> with, where they sat even what they could eat if they >>>> bought hot lunch. I still don't feel I got to the bottom >>>> of what need wasn't being filled for her. Lots of 'come >>>> to Jesus' meetings with parents. We made it through the >>>> year and hopefully I was able to empower the other girls in >>>> my class while at the same time providing positive social >>>> skills for the child causing the problems. >>>>

Jun 5, 2011

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