The new school year is an opportunity for parents and teachers to put fresh emphasis on bullying prevention by supporting the development of healthy social groups and friendships.
Here are some daily tips for getting the school year off to a good start. These “press the reset button” ground rules also work well at the start of a new semester or outside school hours – for after-school teams or group activities. They work at home, too – anytime you want to clear the air and start fresh.
We’ll post a new tip each day, adding to our bullying prevention “toolkit”. Check back daily!
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20 Tips For Bully-Free Schools – Tip #4
Pay Attention To Tone Of Voice And Body Language.
In addition to the words we choose, tone of voice and body language have a huge influence on the message. Words delivered with eye-rolling and sarcasm can mean exactly the opposite of the same words delivered with sincerity and eye contact. This applies to adults and kids equally.
