Inspired by the young adult novel, The Misfits, where characters work together to create a no name-calling day in their schools, this annual event aims to end name-calling of all kinds in schools and communities everywhere. The No Name-Calling Week Coalition, created by whole child partner the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, provides students and educators with opportunities and resources to help celebrate the event. Below are 10 simple ways you and your school community can participate.
- Enter the No Name-Calling Week Creative Expression Exhibit and download art lesson plans.Engage students and community members in expression-based activities focused on name-calling and bullying and submit the artwork to the National Creative Expression Exhibit. Download art lesson plans(PDF) as well as exhibit guidelines and entry forms.
- Conduct No Name-Calling Week lessons. Use one of the many lesson plans available for free download to engage students in educational and creative activities. Aimed at ending name-calling and bullying, these lesson plans are organized by grade categories K–5, 6–8 and 9–12 and address name-