Offer young scholars strategies for dealing with bullies with help from BrainPop Jr.'s favorite characters, Annie and Moby. Youngsters watch a video, take part in a grand conversation, and play a game designed to reinforce coping skills when bullied—on the playground or online. 

Concepts

bullying, coping skills, cyberbullying, behavior, human behavior

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Send the video's link home with learners, so they can watch again with their family members
• Have the game and its pieces readily available for early finishers to play when time permits 
• Revisit the lesson throughout the school year, particularly when children exhibit difficulty getting along  

Classroom Considerations

• Some class members may not feel comfortable talking about bullying, especially if they are bullied; therefore, create a safe space for every one to speak freely 
• Requires a variety of materials and preparation, read through the entire lesson prior to conducting it

Pros

• Encourages caring, friendly behavior while opening a dialogue about bullying 
• Breaks lesson down to seven detailed steps for easy implementation 
• Offers an extension activity to reinforce the lesson's concept 

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.K.3 SL.1.1.a SL.1.3 SL.2.3 SL.2.4 SL.3.1.a SL.3.3 SL.3.4