Stand up to Bullies. Bullies will sometimes leave you alone if you stand up for yourself and look and act strong. Look through magazines and cut out pictures of animals who look weak and animals who look strong. Practice standing strong
Assign small groups of students to one of the following scenarios. Each group will discuss the scenario and then problem solve an inclusive response. Each group will then act out their scenario and their response in front of the class. Scenario 1: Outside at recess, a...
Establish a “Five Minutes for Friendship” ritual each day by having students pair up with classmates on a rotating basis. Provide a topic for the pair to discuss for five minutes. Ask a few pairs to share their conversation with the class.
Ask students to consider the following questions: What stereotypes are there associated with people with disabilities? How do they hurt people with disabilities? How do they hurt other people? How could you challenge them?
Ask students to come up with a list of encouraging words students can say to each other when someone is tempted to quit trying. For example, “Keep going” or “Good effort” or “I know you can do this.” Record these examples as a class.
