Focus on Bullying: A Prevention Program for Elementary - Education

Lesson Script
We want to create a school free of bullying. We know that students can learn best
when they don’t have to worry about being bullied, when they feel safe. We believe
that all the students at our school have the right to learn in a safe environment. The
parents, teachers, school staff, and principal have some ideas about stopping bullying.
But we know that students also have some great ideas too.
When we want to change things or to create something new and different, it’s
helpful to have a clear idea of our goal of the way we’d like things to be. Each
person may have different ideas about what a school free of bullying would be like.
That’s fine, all the ideas are important.
First, I’d like you to just listen and think, without talking. You might like to close your
eyes so that you can get some pictures in your mind as I talk.
� As you say the next part of the script, speak slowly to allow time for students to
gather their thoughts and ideas.
Imagine that you are coming to school one morning and you know that something
is different. The school is now a place where there is no bullying.
Think about what would be different. (pause)
What might your school look like? (pause)
What would you notice on the playground? (pause)
What would the students be doing? (pause)
What would the adults be doing? (pause)
What might you see as you came into the school? (pause)
What might you hear? (pause)
What would you notice as you walked down the hallway? (pause)
Imagine that school is starting. What would you notice in the classrooms? (pause)
How would you feel? (pause)
In just a moment, I will ask you to tell me what you imagined, so gather your ideas
together and get ready to open your eyes, if they are shut.
� Create a web on several pieces of chart paper as the students share their ideas.
Prompt the students by asking:
What would you see in a school with no bullying?
What would you hear?
280 Grades 4-5