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Bye, Bye, Bully!
About our program:
Bullying in schools is becoming increasingly widespread. With advancing
technology, there are now more ways in which children can be victimized by
others. Elementary school should absolutely not be a place that kids fear, but
rather a safe haven where they are able to reach their full potential and prepare
for the next step in their education. It is our aim to spread awareness and
provide the tools necessary to eliminate bullying in Pittsburgh, one school at a
time.
Here is an outline of our visit to your school:
3 minutes – Energetic, interactive introduction during which kids learn the “Anti-
Bullying Chant”, (Stand Tall, Steer Clear, Seek Help!)
12 minutes- Puppet production that illustrates the reasons why bullies do the
things they do, the impact bullying has on the victims, and what can happen to
bullies if they don’t change their ways. (Ebesneezer, the bully, is visited by 3
comical members of the Anti-Bully Ninja Task Force who encourage him to
make a positive change.)
15 minutes- Group discussion where children are invited to answer thought
provoking questions about bullying.
Topics covered:
- Definition of “Bully”
- Reasons why bullies bully
- Bullying is a big deal
- Bullies bother everyone around them
- What happens to bullies? (This is when we ask for a faculty volunteer to
explain how bullies are dealt with at your school)
- Explanation of what it means to “Stand Tall”, “Steer Clear” and “Seek
Help”
- Things potential bullies can do to resist hurting other people
7 minutes – Group activity which illustrates working as a team, standing tall,
steering clear of trouble and seeking help in order to combat bully behavior.
8 minutes – Q & A session
Here are some websites for supplemental bullying info:
www.kidshealth.org
www.en.wikipedia.org
(search the word “bullying” on each of these sites for lots of valuable
information!)
| Meet the Cast (Cowboys & Pirates & Ninjas, Oh my!) |
| Ninja of the Past & Ebesneezer |
| Ninjas of the Past, Present & Future |
| Cowboy Bully & Spike |
| Pirate Bully & Patches |
| Students at the following schools have recently become official, honorary members of our Anti-Bully Ninja Taskforce: East Union Intermediate Center Curtisville Primary Evergreen Elementary South Park Elementary Edwin Markham Elementary Eden Christian Academy- Wexford Eden Christian Academy- Berkley Hills Big Knob Elementary Jeffery Elementary St. Cyril of Alexandria Reserve Elementary Trinity East Elementary Center Elementary Laurel Valley Elementary Northwestern Primary School First St. Elementary Dormont Elementary Providence Heights Alpha School Congratulations to all of you, and keep up the great work! |
