Prevent Bullying: Resources to Build a More Inclusive Classroom

Prevent Bullying: Resources to Build a More Inclusive Classroom

September 20, 2023
bullied student gets support from another student

Many of us remember being excluded when we were young, and the psychological scars left behind can be devastating. So, how can we, as educators, help stop bullying—including cyberbullying—before it starts? Promoting an inclusive environment is a great start, as bullying is often linked to different forms of social inequity, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism. Instilling and encouraging empathy is also key; when students can put themselves into another student’s shoes, there’s a good chance they’ll be less likely to inflict abuse. 

National Bullying Prevention Month calls attention to this issue, but we need to be aware and proactive all year long. Turn to Infobase for content that can help you build a more inclusive classroom, where every student feels safe and accepted.

Streaming Video Allows Students to Hear Other Students’ Stories Firsthand

Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools and the award-winning Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts have a wide variety of educational videos that address important issues related to bullying and can help build and reinforce empathy by allowing students to see different perspectives firsthand in a format that entertains, informs, and enlightens them. 

Here are just some of the videos you’ll find on these platforms that can help (the titles appear on both platforms unless otherwise noted):

  • Several titles in the Doggyland series (Doggyland, Item #287612), including:
    • Everybody’s Different (2022, Item #287623; available on Learn360)
    • Bully Song (2022, Item #287620; available on Learn360)
    • Affirmation Song (2022, Item #287615; available on Learn360)
  • Unity, Citizenship and Compassion (2018, Sabbatical Entertainment, Item #289689; available on Learn360) 
  • Kindness and Belonging (2021, Makematic, Item #274993; available on Learn360)

  • How Words Make People Feel (2021, Makematic, Item #274992; available on Learn360)
  • Cultural Diversity: Respecting Each Other’s Differences—Social Studies Kids (2021, Wonderscape Entertainment®, Item @276217; available on Learn360)
  • Connecting the Dots (2020, Flimblanc, Item #275906; available on Learn360)
  • How to High School (2019, Clickview Pty Limited, Item #203318) 
  • Kids Matter: Inside the Minds of Tweens and Teens series (Revealing Media Group, Item #114898): Titles in this series include: 
    • Viral (2016, Item #114897) 
    • Identity (2022, Item #281511; available on Learn360) 
    • Guilty (2021, Item #240838)
    • And many others on important, relevant topics.
  • Resilience and Digital Citizenship (2019, Clickview Pty Limited, Item #167049)

  • Taking the Moral High Ground (2018, Clickview Pty Limited, Item #167047)
  • Social Emotional Learning: My Well-Being – Managing the Negative Effects of Social Media (2022, Wonderscape Entertainment®, Item #280006; available on Learn360)
  • Social Emotional Learning: How to Handle a Bully – Simple Steps and Solutions (2022, Wonderscape Entertainment®, Item #289543; available on Learn360) 
  • The Bullying Epidemic (2017, PowerSplash Project, Item #154686; available on Learn360)

In addition, Learn360 also features a Topic Center on emotions and belonging, which brings together a collection printables and songs aimed at grades PreK through 5 on managing emotions. This content is aligned to the CASEL framework.

Find Out What Students Can Say to Keep Bullies Away, and More

Educators already know that Infobase’s Health Reference Center includes expertly researched and written content and features just for teens seeking reliable advice and information about the health and well-being issues they face every day. Students can also find lots of content about bullying with a quick search, including more than 100 articles, encyclopedia entries, book chapters, and more from award-winning proprietary and distinguished titles. 

Students can also find enlightening educational videos such as:

  • What You Can Do and Say to Keep Bullies Away (2019, Cambridge Educational)
  • Battling Back from Bullying (2018, Ivanhoe Broadcast News)
  • Social Media Bullying: Cristina’s Story (2017, Magic Lantern Media Inc)
  • Bullied (MVD, 2017)
  • Bullying and Substance Use (2017, HealthDay TV)*
  • Parents of Kids with Food Allergies May Also Face Bullying (2020, HealthDay TV)*
  • Workplace Bullying Linked to Conspiracy Beliefs: New Study (2022, HealthDay TV)*
  • And more.

*Available on Health Reference Center under “Today’s Health Videos,” located via the Browse Resources list on the homepage or under “Resources” via the Browse drop-down menu. 

"Battling Back from Bullying" on Health Reference Center

Interested in Learn360, Classroom Video On Demand, or Health Reference Center? Trial all three today!

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