HEAR - Helping Educators to use Art to Reduce Bullying

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  • About the Toolkit
  • Activities
    • Reflective Writing
    • Drama
    • Art & Expression
    • Games
    • Social Media
  • Preparing for Activites
    • Setting the Tone
    • Preparing Yourself to Talk About Bullying
    • Talking About Bystanders
    • Other Things to Consider
    • Resources
  • Out of Bounds
  • About the Creators
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Arts-Based Bullying Prevention Activities

Bullying is complicated. Ending bullying behavior, and creating a culture that does not accept bullying, will take many steps. By encouraging creative thinking and conversations about bullying, we can support youth engagement in bullying prevention.

HEAR is a toolkit of activities that uses arts-based activities to encourage a non-violent culture, tolerance, and empathy. These activities were developed by public health and violence prevention researchers and a theater group, and informed by teachers, students, school administrators, and youth club leaders.

Reflective Writing

Reflective Writing

Reflective and creative writing are great ways to express and communicate. These activities each have some element of reflective writing either individually or in groups, and they also involve discussion of ideas.
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Drama

Drama

Acting activities are designed to explore different roles and perspectives, and these activities encourage expression and engagement by allowing participants to play out different elements of bullying.
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Art & Expression

Art & Expression

Some feelings and perceptions are best expressed through art, and these activities encourage the exploration of bullying using creative approaches.
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Games

Games

Games provide a great way to learn without realizing you are learning. These games are designed to explore themes related to bullying using fun and active approaches.
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Social Media

Social Media

Social media is the primary source for cyber-bullying, but social media can also be used for positive and reinforcing communication. These activities encourage positive communication about bullying using social media tools.
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Resources

Resources

Resources that provide additional information about bullying and bullying prevention.
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About

  • About the Toolkit
  • Preparing for Activites
  • Out of Bounds
  • About the Creators

Activities

  • Reflective Writing
  • Drama
  • Art & Expression
  • Games
  • Social Media
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