One of the salient features of the Bravest Hearts is showing children their power as bystanders. These children who witness the poor behavior can learn to direct their attention and their support to the target of bullying. The reason is two-fold. First, when all the attention goes to the target of the bullying behavior, …
We often hear, “There will always be bullies.” …but we can change this situation together. In the front of both The Truest Heart: A Story to Share to Overcome Bullying, and The Bravest Hearts: Empowering Our Friends, the author gives limited copyrights to teachers. Over the course of several years, many children have shared their …
We help students identify times in their lives that they have identified particular strengths. Sometimes they know these examples, and sometimes we need to give them ideas. Students are encouraged to draw themselves in action. This reminds them visually of their strength. Then students are encouraged to recopy their heart qualities in their own handwriting. …
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