Mean-girl behavior, typically referred to as relational aggression, happens in every school and can begin as early as kindergarten. The victims of mean-girl behavior often suffer from stomach aches and have anxiety about coming to school. As a counselor I have spent a lot of time addressing this issue. I think it's important to cover this topic in large-group settings as well as in small-group and individual sessions. I own almost every resource listed below. I use the video for my classroom lesson as it is appropriate for both genders.
Frenemies Video (with support material...pre-test, post-test, activities, etc...) or Video
Friendship Pack - Dealing with Frenemies - Lessons for Girls - Drama Free Class
Friend or Frenemy Poster - Lessons for Girls - Drama Free Class (free)
Friendship Quiz Show (Teachers Pay Teachers)
Lesson from the Crafty Counselor
What to Do When Friends Turn Mean
Mean Girls: 101 1/2 Creative Strategies for Working With Relational Aggression w/ CD
Bullying in the Girl's World: A School-Wide Approach to Girl Bullying (Grades 3-8)
The I Hate Wendy Club
Friends and Frenemies: The Good, the Bad, and the Awkward
Understanding Girl Bullying and What to Do About It: Strategies to Help Heal the Divide
Frenemy Jungle (GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself)
Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies and Bossiness and Finding a Better Way
Friendship Tug-of-War (GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself)
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