Navigating Friendships: He's Not Just Teasing! : A book about the difference between teasing and bullying (Series #1) (Paperback)

Use this activity guide to teach middle school kids the difference between teasing and bullying!

Winner of the Counselor’s Choice Award, this teacher and counselor activity guide is designed to accompany the He’s Not Just Teasing! chapter book, which focuses on teaching the difference between teasing and bullying through relatable examples. This guide includes the text from the story, along with discussion questions and activities for each chapter!

Engage students in meaningful conversation and relevant activities to help with their prosocial development. A synopsis of the story that goes with this activity guide is below.

Malcolm is often the target of good-natured ribbing and knows the jokes and laughs at his expense are all in good fun and sometimes even teach him a lesson. But the snark coming from Joe isn't funny.

Joe taunts and bullies Malcolm. When he attacks, Malcolm's friends do nothing. They are silent bystanders, and Malcolm is left to wonder why. Can he find the courage to ask them for help, or will Malcolm have to stand up for himself?

This activity guide includes 20 activities and discussion questions to use with students in grades 4 through 8 who arestruggling with changing friendships, learning about self-advocacy, and figuring out how to get along with others. Digital content of forms and worksheets are available to download.

Whether you are a teacher, a school counselor, or a caregiver of a middle school student – this guide gives you concrete tools to help kids in ages 9 to 14, navigate their social emotional challenges.