Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. Cyberbullying can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming where people can view, participate in, or share content. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else. It can include sharing personal or private information about someone else causing embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into unlawful or criminal behavior.
The most common places where cyberbullying occurs are:
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Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum is a story about teasing.
Ages: Preschool to 3rd grade
ISBN-10: 0688147321; ISBN-13: 978-0688147327
The Recess Queen by Alex O’Neill. Jean was the mean recess queen and everyone knew it until a new kid came to school and becomes her friend.
Age: Preschool – 3rd grade
ISBN-10: 0439206375; ISBN-13: 978-0439206372
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson. Maya tries to play with Chloe and her friend, but they don’t want to. Chloe’s teachers teach a lesson about kindness and had an impact on Chloe. However, she does not get the chance to.
Age: Kindergarten to 3rd grade
ISBN-10: 0399246525; ISBN-13: 978-0399246524
Bully by Patricia Polacco. The cheerleading squad teases classmates on Facebook, and when it happens to one of Lyla friends she is smart enough to distance herself from the cheerleading squad. But now one “dumps” the cheerleaders and they want revenge
Age: 2nd grade to 5th grade
ISBN-10: 0399257047; ISBN-13: 978-0399257049
Cyberbully (Tech Safety Smarts) by Heather Schwartz. What do you do if classmates send threatening emails? Learn ways to handle online bullies.
Age: 8 to 10 years old
ISBN-10: 1620657988; ISBN-13: 978-1620657980
The Bully Book by Eric Kahn Gale. Eric is the new bully target and searches for answers. He finds them but is not what he expected them to be.
Age: 5th – 7th grade
ISBN-10: 0062125133; ISBN-13: 978-0062125132
Cyberbully (Tech Safety Smarts) by Heather Schwartz. What do you do if classmates send threatening emails? Learn ways to handle online bullies.
Age: 8 to 10 years old
ISBN-10: 1620657988; ISBN-13: 978-1620657980
Cyberbully Zombies Attack by NSteens. Zombies are attacking the school and sending out mean messages. Protect the school against these zombies. Cellphones and battery packs help fight against cyberbullying Zombies. Ages: 3rd – 5th grade.
The Meaning of Beep by BrainPop: Students answer questions about online safety and compete against other submissions. They can earn points for their answers. Ages 5th grade and up. Lessons plans are available to teachers for this interactive. https://educators.brainpop.com/lesson-plan/meaning-beep-lesson-plan-context-clues-game/. Be advised portions of BrainPop user login in is required.
K-5 Curriculum: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention by Elizabeth K. Englander. A complete curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade with printable resources. "The curriculum also teaches about bystander behaviors and how these can unwittingly contribute to bullying in school and how online bullying feels and can lead to more problems in school as well. Bullying and cyberbullying are not treated separately or even as though they are significantly different. In fact, one of the goals of the curriculum is to underscore the idea that positive social behavior is important in all realms – online and offline."
Common Sense Education Anti-Cyberbullying Toolkit. "Changing the culture of how we prevent and respond to cyberbullying can lead to powerful effects in the larger community". Resources for Teachers, Students, Parents, and Families. Lessons include: Screen out the Mean, The Power of Words, and What’s Cyberbullying.
NetSmart Workshop website provides tips, discussion starters, videos, lesson plans and online educator training programs on various topics. "19% of teens report having been bullied either in person, online, by text or by phone. Half of the bullied teens say they were bullied in multiple ways."
Media Smarts provides guides for adults, classroom resources to counter cyberbullying, lessons, resources, and digital and media literacy. "Students explore the concepts of rules, values, and ethics and learn how they influence our decision-making. Students are then invited to consider how they can contribute to create positive online cultures."
Bullying at School and Online: Quick Facts for Parents from the American Association of School Administrators. Dealing with bullying whether, in person or online, parents need assistance to handle such issues. How to end bullying, information about bullying, warning signs, how to help your child and prevention.
For additional resources, Google keywords: cyberbullying lesson plans AND elementary
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Cyberbullying by Net Smartz. Teens talk about cyberbullying and dealing with cyberbullying. Alongside the video is stuff to know to open discussions about cyberbullying. On the website, there are other videos, games, quizzes, and comics. http://www.nsteens.org/videos/cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying, Haters, and Trolls by Commonsense Media. 5 tips to deal with Cyberbullies and prevention tips. Videos, articles, advice, and research is also available. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/cyberbullying
Instagram Settings to Help Cyberbullying by ABS news. Instagram has added tools and programs helps reduce abusive comments on the app. The demonstration shows how to activate this option. http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/instagram-unveils-tools-fight-cyberbullying/story?id=50127367.
A Public Service Announcement created by grade 5/6 students to raise awareness about Cyberbullying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQWqYOwFodY
Cyberbullying on YouTube. The video demonstrates how a student is being bullied by an older student. This video provides an opportunity to open discussions about cyberbullying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiZdqp85EfI
Cyberbullying Parenting Tips by Common Sense Media. A short video explains what is Sarahah and how to guide users to set parameters. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/video/advice/cyberbullying.
For more articles in Google Scholar & Eric Database keywords: cyberbullying AND students.
Are Teacher and Principal Candidates Prepared to Address Student Cyberbullying by Ronald A. Styron Jr., Jessica L. Bonner, Jennifer L. Styron, James Bridgeforth, and Cecelia Martin? A study was performed to address if teachers and principals were familiar with types of cyberbullying, how harmful cyberbullying can be and how often students initiate various types of cyberbullying. A full-text article can be found at https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1104426.pdf. <copy and paste> link to a new tab.
What to Know About Instructing Teachers and Students on Digital Citizenship, Digital Footprints, and Cybersafety by Beth Miller. This article addresses safety policies, appropriate research skills and methods of accessing information, a full-text article can be found at https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1092298.pdf <copy and paste> link to a new tab.