My last blog shared a great activity to prevent bullying in schools by educating children on the meaning of stereotypes.
This activity is a great extension of that bullying prevention activity and is sure to reinforce the child's learning.
Get the children to think of different phrases or statements that might be made about a person or group of people. For example, 'people who go to a private school are spoilt', 'the eldest child in the family is the smartest', 'men are smarter than women', 'Italian boys are better soccer players than Australian boys'.
The children should write down the statements (stereotypes) on a piece of paper and pin them to a pinboard beneath a blown up balloon.
Read out each statement to the children. Ask whether or not the statement seems 'fair' 'just' 'reasonable'. Do the statements stereotype or discriminate against a certain class or group of people?
As the children identify that the statement is unfair or unjust, burst the balloon.
When you are left with no balloons on the pinboard, reinforce the damage that can be caused by stereotyping.
Thank you to my Melbourne Uni English lecturer for sharing this great classroom activity with me 18 years ago!
Bullying in schools continues to be a real concern for parents and teachers around the world. Bursting stereotypes is one way to prevent bullying in schools and educate children on the harmful effects of bullying. For more great bullying prevention strategies, check out www.kidslessons4life.com
This activity is a great extension of that bullying prevention activity and is sure to reinforce the child's learning.
Get the children to think of different phrases or statements that might be made about a person or group of people. For example, 'people who go to a private school are spoilt', 'the eldest child in the family is the smartest', 'men are smarter than women', 'Italian boys are better soccer players than Australian boys'.
The children should write down the statements (stereotypes) on a piece of paper and pin them to a pinboard beneath a blown up balloon.
Read out each statement to the children. Ask whether or not the statement seems 'fair' 'just' 'reasonable'. Do the statements stereotype or discriminate against a certain class or group of people?
As the children identify that the statement is unfair or unjust, burst the balloon.
When you are left with no balloons on the pinboard, reinforce the damage that can be caused by stereotyping.
Thank you to my Melbourne Uni English lecturer for sharing this great classroom activity with me 18 years ago!
Bullying in schools continues to be a real concern for parents and teachers around the world. Bursting stereotypes is one way to prevent bullying in schools and educate children on the harmful effects of bullying. For more great bullying prevention strategies, check out www.kidslessons4life.com
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