| Resources By Topic: Bullies
On "It's My Life":
- Article: "Bullies"
This article helps children explore the what's, why's, and how's of dealing with bullying behavior.
- "Beat The Bully" Game
In this quiz-based game, users race a bully character by answering a series of questions about bullying.
- IML Journal Pages:
These pages, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
- Video Clip: "Bullies"
Features pre-teens discussing their experiences with bullying. These short videos are wonderful ice-breakers and catalysts for in-person dicussion. (Copies of this video can be purchased on DVD, VHS, or CD-ROM by calling CastleWorks, Inc. at 212-288-2150.)
Lesson Plans:
These lessons, created by educators, are designed to help teachers integrate the It's My Life Web site, and its treatment of this topic, into the classroom.
Quick Discussion Guide:
Questions and suggestions for discussing this topic with your child.
Related Resources:
On the Web:
Bullying At School Information
Includes tips for families and specific ideas for dealing with bullying at school. A user-friendly site. Sponsored by the Scottish Council for Research in Education.
Committee For Children
Home of the Steps To Respect bullying prevention program.
Safe Child Program: Bullies Page
Home of the Take A Stand bullying prevention program. Includes advice for helping bullying targets as well as children who bully. From the Coalition for Children, Inc., in Denver, Colorado.
Safe Communities, Safe Schools
From University of Colorado's Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence. Home of the Blueprints violence prevention program.
Books
Bullying At School: What We Know and What We Can Do (Understanding Children's Worlds)
by Dan Olweus
This clear, brief, and practical book has become the standard approach to bullying prevention worldwide. Based on extensive research and outlines an intervention to prevent bullying.
Bullies and Victims: Helping Your Child Survive The Schoolyard Battlefield
by Suellen Fried and Paula Fried
This book explores the context of teasing and the power of relationships between children, as well as the roles of adults, schools, the media, and society at large. Also provides suggestions for parental intervention and reaction.
The Bully Free Classroom : Over 100 Tips and Strategies for Teachers K-8
By Allan L. Beane
Includes practical and effective strategies for coping with bully behavior, encouraging parental involvement, and making classrooms a place to learn, not fear. Offers many useful ideas for parents as well.
Please also see Books for Kids.
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