Acts of Courage
Strategies to End Bullying
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When you were little did you like to play dress up? Old prom dresses and high heels or superhero costumes gave you a chance to pretend to be someone else. As you learn new ways to act courageously at school or around town, you may feel like you are pretending to be someone you aren’t. We’ll talk later about the importance of being honest, but here in the beginning, it is okay to feel like you are an actor or actress. As you act more courageously, the feelings will follow: you will become more courageous! That is good news! This is one time it is definitely alright to “fake it ‘till you make it!”
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Bullying affects one out of every six children in school today. The effects can be long-lasting and painful. Acts of Courage is a tool to teach needed skills to kids before they encounter bullies. It can help you increase your students’ abilities to stay safe at school and in their community. In one-act plays, they will rehearse new ways to show confidence, kindness, and empathy. Acts of Courage can be another tool in your kit to end bullying.
About the Author
Karen Haslett’s career began as a special-education teacher with a double major in psychology and education. Upon receiving her master’s degree, she worked as a school psychologist, serving students, parents, and teachers in public schools. Today she enjoys her retirement with her family in southeast Kansas. Contact her at her website, courageouswalk.com.
Leslie A. Merz is an alumna of The Art Institute of California–San Diego. Though she graduated with a focus in 3D modeling and texturing, she currently works mainly as a freelance figurine sculptor as well as illustrator. Originally from southeast Kansas, Leslie lives in central California.
View her portfolio at lesliemerz.com.