Boston vs. Bullies is an easy to use, flexible program. Because of the funding we receive from The Highland Street Foundation, New Balance, and others, we are able to offer the following free of charge for you to deliver Boston vs. Bullies on your own.
Educational Video
The 33-minute video features all star athletes from Boston’s professional sports teams sharing their stories and providing kids with ways to stand strong against bullying.
FACILITATOR'S GUIDE
This guide helps teachers and other adults work with kids to stop bullying in our community. It includes key bullying prevention information and strategies that every kid needs to know to stand strong against bullying. It features interactive activities to help kids develop and practice the skills they need to effectively prevent and stop bullying. The guide is especially designed for teachers, youth leaders, after school program staff, parents, and caregivers of upper elementary and middle school students.
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RESOURCES
FACILITATOR'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT: INCLUDING KIDS WITH DISABILITIES IN BULLYING PREVENTION
This supplement to the Facilitator's Guide helps facilitators include kids with disabilities in the Boston vs. Bullies bullying prevention initiative.
LESSON PLANS
These lesson plans divide the Boston vs. Bullies Video and content and activities from the Facilitator's Guide into 25-30 minute sessions.
Lesson Plan 1: INTRO and WHAT IS BULLYING?
Lesson Plan 6: REVIEW and CONCLUSION
BOSTON VS BULLIES CLASSROOM PRESENTATION - A SLIDESHOW FOR TEACHERS
This PowerPoint Presentation is designed for teachers to use and adapt in their classrooms. It gives an overview of the Boston vs. Bullies Educational Program with an emphasis on what kids can do if they are involved in bullying situations. The Educational Video is embedded into the PowerPoint, already divided into its respective sections.
Download Google Slides Version
A printable booklet designed to go along with the activities "Game Plan," "Make Your Own Motto," and "Creating Rules" from pages 10 and 16-17 of the Facilitator's Guide.
Act out these scenarios of what to say to bullies to make them stop.
ROLE PLAY: BYSTANDER'S RESPONSE
Act out these scenarios of what to say when you see others being bullied.
CYBERBULLYING PRESENTATION
This PowerPoint Presentation is designed for teachers to use and adapt in their classrooms. It gives an overview of cyberbullying with an emphasis on what kids can do if they see cyberbullying happening. There are a number of cyberbullying scenarios for discussion, but you can add in your own to use with your students.
CYBERBULLYING: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Use these cyberbullying scenarios to discuss what the characters did right and what they could have done better.
CYBERBULLYING: THINK BEFORE YOU POST!
Use these sample social media posts to discuss what is and isn't appropriate to post online.
A personal player card that kids can use in conjunction with the "Team Power" activity on page 16 of the Facilitator's Guide.
Some kids may try to use friendship as a way to bully. This behavior can be difficult to detect. Kids with disabilities may have an especially difficult time detecting who is a friend and who is not. This activity is designed to help kids detect when friendship is used in hurtful way to bully others.
IS IT BULLYING?
A poster designed to help kids talk about the definition and characteristics of Bullying.
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO POSTER
This poster is designed to help kids learn and practice how to stop bullying. Use it to help talk with kids about their feelings about bullying and different options for responding.
ONE-ON-ONE with BOSTON vs BULLIES FOR FACILITATORS, LEADERS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS
As a facilitator, leader, counselor, or teacher, you play an important role in identifying and working with kids who may benefit from a tailored, individual approach to bullying prevention. This guide is designed to help you use the Boston vs. Bullies program to work one-on-one with kids.
INTRODUCTION TO BULLYING PREVENTION - A SLIDESHOW FOR PARENTS
An overview of the BOSTON vs BULLIES Educational Program with special emphasis on what parents can do to identify and prevent bullying behavior.
HELPING PARENTS DEAL WITH BULLYING IN CHILDREN'S LIVES - A SLIDESHOW FOR PARENTS
An overview of the BOSTON vs BULLIES Educational Program with special emphasis on including kids with disabilities in bullying prevention.
IS IT BULLYING?
A poster designed to help kids talk about the definition and characteristics of Bullying.
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO POSTER
This poster is designed to help kids learn and practice how to stop bullying. Use it to help talk with kids about their feelings about bullying and different options for responding.
ONE-ON-ONE with BOSTON vs BULLIES FOR PARENTS AND OTHER TRUSTED ADULTS
As a parent or trusted adult, you play an important role in helping your child to prevent and respond effectively to bullying situations. This guide is designed to help you use the Boston vs. Bullies program to work one-on-one with your child.
Act out these scenarios of what to say to bullies to make them stop.
ROLE PLAY: BYSTANDER'S RESPONSE
Act out these scenarios of what to say when you see others being bullied.
CYBERBULLYING: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Use these cyberbullying scenarios to discuss what the characters did right and what they could have done better.
Some kids may try to use friendship as a way to bully. This behavior can be difficult to detect. This activity is designed to help kids detect when friendship is used in hurtful way to bully others.
IS IT BULLYING?
A poster designed to help kids talk about the definition and characteristics of Bullying.
HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO POSTER
This poster is designed to help kids learn and practice how to stop bullying. Use it to help talk with kids about their feelings about bullying and different options for responding.
BOSTON VS. BULLIES BOOKMARKS
The Boston vs. Bullies bookmarks feature all our All Stars, with fun facts, stats, and what they think about bullying.
