Bullying 

Bullying is a complex and relevant topic in today’s society when it comes to challenging behavior. According to stopbullying.gov, “Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time” (n.d., para. 1). In order to be able to have a positive effect on children who are bullying others, or who are being bullied, we must understand what bullying is, how it develops, and how we can prevent it.

To prepare for this discussion,

• Refer to the Week 5 Instructor Guidance for tips and examples that will support your success on this discussion.
• Read Chapter 13: Bullying.
• Read Bullying Prevention Strategies in Early Childhood EducationLinks to an external site..
• Choose one of the options below to watch a video (or videos) of a reading of a picture book on bullying:
  • Bully by Patricia Polacco Pt 1, Read by Mrs. SentalLinks to an external site. and Bully by Patricia Polacco Pt 2, Read by Mrs. SentalLinks to an external site.
  • Chrysanthemum by Kevin HenkesLinks to an external site.
  • One by Kathryn OtoshiLinks to an external site.
  • WingsLinks to an external site.

In your initial response,

• Provide the title of the picture book you watched in the first line of your post.
• Define bullying.
• Explain your role in helping to prevent bullying with the children you work with.
• Describe how you would use the chosen picture book story to teach strategies about bullying.