Bully-proofing Our Classroom

Bully-proofing Everyone’s been trained. We want to keep you safe. There is strength in numbers If a bully is trying to be popular, then having most of the class say, “I don’t like what you’re doing” will stop them from achieving their goal. It is difficult for the bully to target a victim if we stick together and no one is left out.

Telling vs. Tattling It’s not tattling: When you help someone who is in danger, who is being hurt physically or emotionality, by speaking out. The goal is to get help; not to get someone in trouble.

Telling vs. Tattling Jimmy took my place in line, Mrs. Torres. Make him move. Susie is calling me “four eyes” again, Mrs. Torres. I need help.

Telling vs. Tattling Important Harmful or dangerous physically or psychologically Need help from an adult to solve the problem Purpose is to keep yourself or someone else safe Behavior is purposeful Unimportant Harmless Can handle it by yourself Purpose is to get someone in trouble Behavior may be accidental Telling Tattling

Rules for Bully-Proofing Our Classroom We will not bully others. We will help others who are being bullied by speaking out and by getting adult help. We will use extra effort to include all students in activities at our school GOAL: For everyone to be physically and emotionally safe