When it comes to finding ways to prevent bullying, it all comes down to fostering a warm and welcoming environment in class, and cultivating a classroom culture that focuses on teaching students the value of being more empathic with others. The best activities or games against bullying, or bullying, are valuable personal development tools that can show students the importance of treating others with respect and compassion. It also teaches them to communicate their feelings in a more effective way.
In general, all the games are designed to be both fun and develop children's social and emotional skillsTherefore, they are essential for their correct personal development. Are you looking for fun anti-bullying games to play with your kids? We are going to see some games to prevent bullying, to put into practice especially in schools, although you can also do these activities at home with your children.
Games against bullying for children
the jar of happiness
To prepare this game you must take a jar and put small folded papers in it on which you will have previously written the names of the children who are going to participate in the game. Each child takes turns drawing a name from the jar. When they've done they will have to write on the paper something good about the person who has touched them. You can guide them with questions or guide them on what they have to write. For example, they can write about what they like about their partner or what they think is their best quality.
Once they have finished writing, they should put the folded papers back in the jar. Now you have two options, read aloud what they have written about each other, or simply return the paper to the person to whom the message is addressed. Note that the whole process must be anonymous, that is, nobody will know who has written what. So children will feel more freedom when expressing themselves. All children receive a compliment in this way, so this game helps eliminate or soothe feelings of isolation of the kids.
Totem
Players take turns building an animal totem for their fellow players from one quality card and one strength card. The cards they choose represent what they most admire about a given person and what they perceive as their greatest strength.. They then explain why they chose those cards to build their partner's animal totem. This game works great for develop self-esteem in children and adolescents.
This game is recommended for children over 8 years old. By coming together to reflect on the best qualities and strengths of others, children have the opportunity to establish deeper bonds with their peers. With this game, children learn to communicate their feelings more effectively. They experience firsthand how their words or behaviors can affect others, making them more aware of how to treat others with more respect and compassion in the future.
Fan of compliments against bullying
Ask the children to sit in a circle and hand them a blank sheet of paper. Each child writes her name at the top and folds down about an inch, exposing her name. Each child must pass his fan to his partner on the right, and this should write something positive about the owner of the fan. They fold it so that his comment is hidden and again pass it to the partner on the right. So until he returns to the owner of the fan.
Receiving a fan full of compliments from your classmates can do real miracles. Children's sense of belonging will become much stronger, especially in children who have trouble adjusting. This fun activity can help children overcome their personal conflicts by effectively building their self-esteem and giving them a confidence boost.