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.
Write a letter
Summary: Participants write a letter offering support and advice for a bullying victim and a bullying perpetrator.
Target grades: 6th and above
Minimum time needed: 40 minutes
Materials: pen/pencil and paper
Connection to bullying: Writing a letter to someone …
Anti-bullying Pledge
Summary: Groups of participants work together to create a pledge.
Target Grades: 6th grade and above
Minimum time needed: 30 minutes
Materials: Computer with internet access. NOTE: before doing this exercise, make sure your classroom computer has JAVA installed and …
What’s Cool: An Expressive Exercise in Bystander Action
Summary: Groups of participants identify ways that bystanders can help reduce bullying and perform these for other groups.
Target Grades: 6th grade and above
Minimum time needed: Approx 25 minutes
Materials: Art supplies (optional)
Connection to bullying: Kids are often …
Appreciative Inquiry: Describe, Dream, Deliver
Summary: Appreciative Inquiry uses images to invoke feelings and reflect on the meaning of these feelings. The goal of the project is to use images to self-reflect and discuss how bullying can influence the school community and what can collectively …
Photovoice
Summary: Photovoice uses photographs taken by students to express their perceptions and influence their environment. The goal of the project is to create an attitude, understanding, and ability to thoughtfully contribute to a school climate that is intolerant of bullying.…
Diary Of…
Summary: Students create a long narrative story with multiple characters and plot points in the form of a personal journal.
Target grades: 6th and above.
Minimum time needed: Ten days – two weeks. Each diary entry is a separate …
Newspaper Article/Point of View
Summary: Students will complete an in depth analysis of a story about bullying from the news and examine multiple points of view helping them build empathy for people who are different/unfamiliar.
Target grades: 7th and above
Minimum time needed: two …
I Am From Poem
Summary: By writing a list poem, students use figurative language to express complex feelings and experiences related to bullying and personal identity. This poem is a great jumping off point for other creative work.
Age Range: This activity can be …
Appreciative Inquiry – Reflective Selfies
Summary: Selfies are an everyday part of children’s lives, and they provide a method of expression. We often hear about selfies in negative ways – those that lead to hurt feelings or are spread beyond their intended audiences. Selfies, however, …
Making a Map
Summary: Students create a map as a way of illustrating how they perceive their school environment. By including locations that have meaning (positive and negative), students can explore their sense of identity and write about experiences they may have …
