Description: Teasing and bullying can affect a child's learning, physical health, and emotional well-being. This teacher's resource uses activities, the classroom environment, and family involvement to develop empathy in children and create a climate of mutual respect in the classroom. Teachers/parents.
Brief description:
Merle Froschl is codirector of the Educational Equity Center at the Academy for Educational Development (AED). Prior to joining AED, she was cofounder and codirector of Educational Equity Concepts, where she developed innovative programs and materials to promote bias-free learning. Her articles include: "Teasing and Bullying Behavior in Early Education" (Equity and Excellence in Education, April 2000), "Fostering Friendships, Curbing Bullying" (Educational Leadership, May 1999), and "On-Purpose: Addressing Teasing and Bullying in Early Childhood" (Young Children, March 1999). Merle holds a BS in Journalism from Syracuse University and is a graduate of the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management, Columbia University.
Merle Froschl lives in New York City.
Review Quotes: Barbara Sprung, Merle Froschl and Dr. Blythe Hinitz are three experienced educators pool their wisdom in The Anti-Bullying And Teasing Book For Preschool Classrooms, a quite straightforward guide to creating a caring environment at school and properly responding when negative social behaviors such as teasing and bullying assert themselves. Offering over 40 activities designed to help control teasing and bullying by fostering friendship, community, and positive interactions, The Anti-Bullying And Teasing Book For Preschool Classrooms stresses the importance of family involvement, community, feelings, and friendship. A positive-minded, extremely practical, "must-have" for anyone charged with fostering safety and harmony among groups of preschool children. Very highly recommended reading for school faculty and administration. - Midwest Book Reviews