Strategies to Stop Mean Behavior
During this unit we define mean behavior and bullying. We spend time role playing strategies to stop this type of behavior, while focusing on the power of the Upstander. Together we learned that the most powerful population in our school is the bystanders, and when those people decide to STAND UP with the target, mean behavior can be extinguished. A great deal of emphasis is also placed on reporting mean behavior to trusted adults, especially in situations that are repeated or harmful.
Strategies Included:
Ignore - Use a "stone face"
Bug and a Wish - "It bugs me when you ___ I wish you would stop."
WAlk Away - Calmly, no running
Stand by an adult - Not too close
Report - Tell them all the details and what you have tried
Warning - "If you don't stop, I'm going to report you."
5 Magic Words - "Stop and I mean it."
Shrug - Let it go
Work Together - Have a group of students use their words
Super 7 - Say to the person acting mean, "Not cool." Say to the target, "Let's Go," and walk away. Once safe, say "Are you ok?"
Strategies Included:
Ignore - Use a "stone face"
Bug and a Wish - "It bugs me when you ___ I wish you would stop."
WAlk Away - Calmly, no running
Stand by an adult - Not too close
Report - Tell them all the details and what you have tried
Warning - "If you don't stop, I'm going to report you."
5 Magic Words - "Stop and I mean it."
Shrug - Let it go
Work Together - Have a group of students use their words
Super 7 - Say to the person acting mean, "Not cool." Say to the target, "Let's Go," and walk away. Once safe, say "Are you ok?"