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Calm, Cooperative Classrooms: Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors Shining Stars 2012 Mary Lynn White National Outreach Specialist © 2005, Wingspan, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This presentation and all of its contents are the property of Wingspan, LLC and may not be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Wingspan, LLC.
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Page 1: Calm, Cooperative Classrooms: Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors Shining Stars 2012 Mary Lynn White National Outreach.

Calm, Cooperative Classrooms:

Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors

Shining Stars 2012

Mary Lynn WhiteNational Outreach Specialist

© 2005, Wingspan, LLC. All Rights Reserved. This presentation and all of its contents are the property of Wingspan, LLC and may not be used for any other purpose without the express written permission of Wingspan, LLC.

Page 2: Calm, Cooperative Classrooms: Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors Shining Stars 2012 Mary Lynn White National Outreach.

Workshop Goals

Discuss bullying patterns in young children

Identify effective educators’ response to bullying patterns

Present practical strategies for teaching social-emotional skills children need to curb bullying patterns

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Bullying defined

A social interaction

• repeated aggression

• intent to hurt or dominate

• power imbalance

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Roles in Bullying Patterns

• bullying others

• targeted & bullied

• bystanding & observing

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Normal Aggression v. Bullying

3-4 year olds engage in verbal & physical aggression in peer disputes

4-5 year olds engage in more “planned” and social aggression; bully role becoming stable

6-7 year olds engage in more social “planned” aggression; bully & victim role stabilizing

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Early Childhood Bullying True or False?

Bullying is a typical developmental experience with minor long-term impact.

Most children do not engage in persistent bullying patterns; those who do experience anxiety, sadness, school aversion, somatic symptoms, peer rejection, aggression, acting out, etc.

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Early Childhood Bullying True or False?

In kindergarten, girls are more likely than boys to bully in social ways.

By kindergarten, both boys and girls are equally likely to bully in social (or relational) ways.

Page 8: Calm, Cooperative Classrooms: Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors Shining Stars 2012 Mary Lynn White National Outreach.

Early Childhood Bullying True or False?

Children who are frequent targets of bullying need to be told to “stand up for yourself and fight back.”

Children who are frequently targeted do not have the skills and ability to stand up for themselves.

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Early Childhood Bullying True or False?

In early childhood, shy and passive children are more likely to be targets of bullying.

By K/1st grade, shy and passive children are more likely to be targeted.

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Early Childhood Bullying True or False?

Educators often do not act to stop bullying.

Educators intervene in 14% of bullying episodes in classrooms.

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Many Adults Hesitate to Act

Don’t see/recognize Personal beliefs Don’t know what to do Likeability Second-guessing

When adults act intentionally to address bullying, they are

usually able to reduce or eliminate bullying.

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Bullying Education for Young Children is Ineffective Because…

Abstract conceptsIdentify self as victimPerspective-taking

“Not me!”

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What Reduces Early Childhood Bullying?

Understand classroom ‘social architecture’Purposefully group and pair children for

work and playUse targeted praise and encouragementEncourage children to stand up for each

otherCommunicate clear norms about

expectations for pro-social behaviorsIntentionally teach social-emotional skills

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Social-Emotional Competence

Understanding and expressing feelings

Self-regulation (feelings & behaviors)

Positive relationships

Responsible decision-making

Peaceful problem-solving

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Characteristics of a Resilient ChildSocial Competence

• Good communication skills• Positive relationship with others• A sense of humor• Empathy and caring• Healthy coping skills

Problem-solving Skills• Decision-making skills• Ability to think flexibly• Ability to try different solutions

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Characteristics of a Resilient Child (cont.)

Autonomy• Self-control, self-discipline• Independence• Self-esteem• Ability to exert control over one’s

environment

Sense of Future and Purpose• Goal oriented outlook• Persistence• A focus on achievement and education• Hope for a bright future• A sense of faith

Page 17: Calm, Cooperative Classrooms: Effective Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Other Challenging Behaviors Shining Stars 2012 Mary Lynn White National Outreach.

Protective Factors:Better Outcomes For Children

Nurturing, caring adults

High expectations for success

Meaningful involvement

Involvement in decision-making

Recognition and reinforcement of positive behavior

A safe, predictable environment

Clear norms promoting pro-social, healthy, appropriate behavior

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To Foster Resilience, Children Need Adults To...ListenValidate feelings and experiencesFacilitate brainstormingCommunicate clear normsRole modelRespond to sensitive issuesGuide problem-solving

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Listening

Turn to the person beside you

Who will be A, who will be B?

A’s ~Talk about your dream vacation: Where? How long? Who is with you? What will you do?

B’s ~ Listen attentively but DO NOT SPEAK

Switch when time is called

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Effective Preventive Intervention

Teacher training and comprehensive curriculum

Intentional teaching of social-emotional skills to children

Practice, practice, practice

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Curriculum Content

Feelings

Positive Relationships

Communication

Brainstorming

Impulse Control

Safe and Healthy Choices

Problem-Solving

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Examples of Early Learning Standards

Fine Arts:participate in music activities

Social-Emotional:Use appropriate communication skills

when expressing needs/wants/feelingsShow empathy and caring for othersBegin to share and take turnsRespect the rights of self and others

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Children who can express their feelings…

tolerate frustration betterget into fewer fightsengage in less destructive behaviorare healthierare less lonelyare less impulsiveare more focusedhave great academic achievement

Adapted from the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning

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The Importance of Friendship

New study: No friends, at risk for depression during adolescence

One friend made a difference

‘Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic, relationships

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Calm Down Steps

Take three deep breaths

Count to five

Say “Calm down. Calm Down.”

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Problem-Solving Steps

1. Stop. Think about the problem.

2. Say how you feel.

3. Brainstorm ideas.

4. Try the best one.

5. What happened?

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National Recognition

Effective School-based Prevention Program

Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools Expert Panel,

U.S. Department of Education

National Registry of Evidence-based Programs

and Practices (NREPP)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Administration (SAMHSA),

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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Reviewed and Selected for Inclusion in

Communities That Care® Prevention Strategies Guide developed by Dr. J. David Hawkins and Dr. Richard F. Catalano

Safe and Sound - An Educational Leader’s

Guide to Evidence-Based Social and

Emotional Learning Programs

The Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

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Samples of Alignments

English Oral Language K.1 The student will demonstrate growth in the use of oral language.

Health Education K.2 & 3 The student will explain concepts of being healthy, safe. K.5 The student will explain importance of seeking guidance from

parents/guardians and other trusted adults. K.6 The student will identify expectations for personal behavior in school and social settings.

Physical Education: Responsible Behaviors K.4 The student will use appropriate behaviors and safe practices in physical

activity settings.

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Recap: What You Can Do Right Now

Help children identify and talk about their feelings

Create opportunities that encourage friendshipTeach, model and practice the Calm Down

steps Help children accept and celebrate differencesTeach, model and practice the Problem Solving

steps

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Resources

http://www.eyesonbullying.org/pdfs/toolkit.pdf

http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/kids/

http://www.education.com/topic/school-bullying-teasing/

http://www.stopbullying.gov/

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Parent Education Program

• 13 modules

• Delivered by trained parent educators

• Strengths-based approach

• Promotes positive parent-child relationships

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Al’s Caring Pals

Training for family child care home providers

Easy-to use materials tailored for home-based child care setting

Builds children’s social-emotional skills and problem-solving abilities

Creates nurturing environment

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Mary Lynn White

804.967.9002

[email protected]

www.wingspanworks.com