A Dozen Tried & True Ways to Stop Conflict in Its Tracks!
When you find yourself caught in a verbal exchange that does not ‘feel’ right, then you may be dealing with bullying– intimidation, bulldozing, sarcasm, pushiness, exploitation, manipulation, etc. You may, also, simply be dealing with someone who is...
12 Ways Students Can Be Better Bystanders – Stop Bullying
Bystanders – Stop Bullying with these twelve responses to bullying: 1. Tell the cyberbully to stop – this is the simplest way to be a helpful bystander if a student witnesses or hears about an attack on another student. 2. Do not avoid the target of a...Teaching the Difference Between Tattling and Reporting
Nobody Likes a Tattle Tale Teaching the Difference Between Tattling and Reporting Explain that when tattling, students are trying to get someone into trouble, but when reporting, they are trying to get someone out of trouble. Try role-playing different scenarios to...
Tools for Teenagers: Mindfulness in Classroom Management
By Ms G. (Christine Galib) & Ms. S (Kelly Seibert), co-founders of Be Well. Teach Well. Jamie* (name changed) was the high school student who directed his energy to pestering others, defying requests to start working, and retaliating with, “But it...