The Unteachables Podcast

#134: Bullying in the classroom?! 😖 How to talk to your students about it in a way that gets them listening, empathising, and creating change!


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Ever had a student yell "I'M BEING BULLIED!" when their friend won’t let them borrow a pencil? Meanwhile, real, insidious bullying is flying under the radar?

HEAD TO THE BLOG HERE FOR ACTIVITIES + MORE 😁

In this episode, I’m giving you a front seat to the three-part framework I use to help students identify what actually counts as bullying, how to respond safely, and how to foster real empathy in your classroom. These are simple but powerful tools that work beautifully during Bullying. No Way! Week—but honestly, they’re useful any day of the school year.

We’re talking real strategies, not posters and platitudes.

You’ll also hear the story of the time I got my hair done by the girl who used to bully me in high school (yes, really), and what it taught me about what we really need to be doing to address bullying.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to define bullying using the 3 P’s: Power imbalance, Purpose to harm, and Pattern over time
  • The difference between conflict, meanness, and bullying (and why kids mix them up constantly)
  • The "High Five" strategy to help students respond safely when bullying happens
  • A powerful visual metaphor that makes the emotional impact of bullying stick
  • Three discussion starters that build empathy and help students step into others' shoes

Resources Mentioned:

  • Blog with all the activities: https://www.the-unteachables.com/blog/classroom-bullying-activities-no-way-week

Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!

RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:

  • Shop all resources
  • Join The Behaviour Club
  • My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management
  • The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp
  • Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change'

Connect with me:

  • Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables
  • Check out my website


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