What is an UPSTANDER?
An Upstander is:
A person who takes action when the easiest thing to do is nothing.
A person who takes action when the easiest thing to do is nothing.
Upstander Day 2017 was another huge success!
There was a sea of orange across ALL elementary schools to show they do not stand by while they see someone who needs help. Way to go Upstanders!
There was a sea of orange across ALL elementary schools to show they do not stand by while they see someone who needs help. Way to go Upstanders!
2017-18 Classroom Lessons
Each year begins with the Upstander Theme in order to remind/teach students that school can be a whole lot enjoyable if we take care of one another by helping when we see someone who needs it. This year's lessons by grade:
K & 1st grades: Empathy ~
K & 1st grades: Empathy ~
- Introduce the words Empathy (Feeling what someone else feels) & Upstander (Someone who stands UP & helps)
- Watch & discuss Flocabulary's "Building Empathy" rap
- Emotion charades
- Read & Discuss The Juice Box Bully by Bob Sornson
- Juice Box Craftivity
- Introduce different roles people are in, in bullying situations
- Read & discuss DARE, WEIRD & TOUGH trilogy by Erin Frankle (free spirit publishing)
- Reflection sheet brainsotrming ihow they fe
- Chrissa Stands Strong movie by American Girl (available, free in its entirety on YouTube)
- Activities from the Teacher Guide to discuss the different types of bulling behaviors
- Introduce the social psychology phenomenon, the Bystander Effect
- Watch videos & discuss how they can overcome the natural reaction of assuming someone else might be able to help better than they could (The Bystander Revolution on YouTube is a good resource!)
Past Upstander Days:
"Thank you to every person who takes risks to stand up, even if the easiest thing to do, is to stand by".
From 2013-2014 5th Grade Aquila Upstanders: Italy, Carina, Courtney, Marisol, Jack, Jason, Abyan, Soliana, Kyla, Margot, Hattie, Ciera, Jaquelin and Jenna
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Peter Hobart, October 2013
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Wear Orange Every Month to Show You Are an Upstander ALL Year!
Wednesday. October 19th
Friday, November 18th
Friday, December 16th
Friday, January 27th
Friday, February 24th
Friday, April 21st
Friday, May 26th
Wednesday. October 19th
Friday, November 18th
Friday, December 16th
Friday, January 27th
Friday, February 24th
Friday, April 21st
Friday, May 26th
How to Be an Upstander:
Upstanders have certain qualities in common
Upstanders have certain qualities in common
Empathetic: feel what other people feel
Caring: think about other what other people need and want
Helpful: be of service to others
Kind and Giving: do nice things for people because it feels good inside
Brave: take a stand, even if it's scary to do it
Risk-Takers: willing to take a positive risk to help someone out
Examples Of Being an Upstander... (thanks to Aquila Kindergartners and Ms. Nelson)
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Created by Brynn Langaard
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October 9, 2013
Be an Upstander: Stand up for Kindness Day!
An “upstander” is someone who recognizes when something is wrong and acts to make it right. When an upstander sees or hears about someone being bullied, they speak up. Being an upstander is being a hero: we are standing up for what is right and doing our best to help support and protect someone who is being hurt. In many ways, this is another word for being socially responsible. - from schoolclimate.org
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An Upstander Pledge:
I will always: Support those around me who are being bullied or victimized. Tell a friend, teacher or parent when I see someone being bullied. Ask myself, "How would I want to be treated?" Note where and when bullying occurs. Do something when I see someone being bullied - be an Upstander. Understand why bullies bully. Practice being a positive role model for my fellow students and share "Stand Up to Bullying" strategies with others. |
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Ways To Be An Upstander Choose not to join in when people are picking on or laughing at someone. Speak out against unkind words or actions. Say something helpful to the person who's being picked on or laughed at. Ask people who are teasing how it would feel if they were the ones being teased. Ask the person who's being left out or picked on to join you in an activity. Let an adult know what's going on. |
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Resources
| how_to_help_if_your_child_is_being_bullied.pdf |
| how_to_help_if_your_child_is_a_bully.pdf |
| how_to_help_your_child_make_and_keep_friends.pdf |
Books
Bystander Power
by Elizabeth Verdick free spirit publishing DARE, WEIRD & TOUGH (series) by Erin Frankle Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andrae Those Shoes by Maribeth Boelts One Green Apple by Eve Bunting The Brand New Kid by Katie Couric The Meanest Thing to Say by Bill Cosby Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig My Secret Bully by Trudy Ludwig Nobody Knew What to Do by Becky Ray McCain Say Something by Peggy Moss Odd Velvet by Mary E. Whitcomb |
Online Resources |
