This week, it’s been Anti-bullying week. We came in our odd socks to show that we’re all different and that’s a good thing!
We talked about what bullying actually means. If someone is unkind to us once, it’s okay to feel upset and to talk to people we trust. However, recognising behaviour as bullying means:
S – Several
T – Times
O – On
P – Purpose
If we feel this is happening, it needs to STOP, so we should:
S – Start
T – Telling
O – Other
P – People
These people would be trusted adults such as our parents or teachers.
We looked at different situations and decided whether they were examples of bullying or just unkind behaviour.
We also thought about the different types of bullying, such as:
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Physical – when someone is being physically hurt
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Emotional – unkind words or negative body language
After looking at some friendship scenarios, we thought about how we might feel and what we could do to make sure everyone felt happy again.
We finished the day by thinking about the things we like. Not everyone liked the same things and that’s what makes us unique!
If someone likes something different, it would be good to try it because you might like it too. J
Help at home: Can your child tell you what both STOPs mean?