Perfect For
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- Schools
- Libraries
- Community Programs
- Festivals
Recommended Ages
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- 3 – 5 Graders
Program Length
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- 45–60 Minutes
Learning Themes
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- Character Development
- Social Responsibility
- Cultural Awareness
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy
The Opposite of Bully: Upstanders
Learn how ordinary people can become extraordinary Upstanders.
This program can be adjusted for any grade, but is especially appropriate for 3rd – 5th graders. It’s an one hour program that uses folktales, historical stories, songs and an activity to talk about the opposite of the word “bullying”: encouraging, protecting, reassuring, accepting, etc. This program also encourages students to become “Upstanders”, standing up for others who are being bullied, and being a friend. 45 minutes – 1 hour in length.
Sample Activities
- Interactive discussion about bullying and Upstander behaviors
- Audience participation in stories and songs
- Identifying positive choices and supportive actions