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This Class Meeting: Empathy Helps Stop Bullying activity also includes:
A lesson instills the importance of how empathy has the ability to aid in stopping bullying behavior. Scholars discuss, in-depth, a series of three questions. Using class input, an anchor chart is made then displayed for reference.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
empathy, bullying, school community, school environment, school safety, schools, responsibility, responsible decision-making, communication, non-verbal communication, interpersonal communication, body language, expressing feelings, feelings, emotions, emotional development, identifying emotions, social-emotional learning
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Instructional Ideas
- Reward pupils who stop mean behavior or bullying
- Direct participants to draw a picture or write a short story that depicts a friendship
- Invite the school's principal to speak to the class about bullying
Classroom Considerations
- Have a blank chart paper and markers ready or prepare materials to project information
Pros
- Provides plenty of listening and speaking practice
- Encourages kindness among peers
Cons
- The lesson lacks movement and higher engagement