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How Kids Can Make a Difference by Including Others Submitted Photo Students at Twin Oaks celebrated science day on October 31 by doing experiments involving gummy worms and making slime. Twin Oaks teachers make learning about science fun and getting everyone involved! (StatePoint) Bullying among kids continues to be the number one social issue facing this demo graphic, according to YouthBeat research. This is why Cartoon Network, PACER’s National Bul lying Prevention Center and 826 National are taking action to promote inclusion, acceptance and kindness to unite communities and help keep kids safe. One in five students report being bullied in a recent survey com missioned by Cartoon Network in consultation with the Making Caring Common project (MCC) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The good news is that the research also suggests that with en couragement and guidance, kids them selves can take action to stop bullying: among its findings — 58 percent of kids ages 9-11 who have seen someone getting picked on or being left out say that one of the reasons they sometimes don’t help those kids is that they don’t know what to do or say. Moreover, 77 per cent say it would help if there was someone who could give kids ideas about what to do or say in tough situations. With this in mind, the Cartoon Network’s “Stop Bullying: Speak Up” ini tiative has joined PAC ER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and 826 National in order to inspire kids to make a difference by offering tangible strategies and resources to help every one feel included. This collaboration has come to life through a joint campaign, called “In clude Someone, Make a Difference,” which has a goal of inspiring inclu sive acts among kids in all 50 states. To help kids get started, the campaign is sharing some ideas (<=) for including, valuing and supporting others in classrooms, on the playground and in the cafeteria, just to name a few: • Notice if someone is alone at recess and ask if they want to join you. • Invite someone look ing for a place to sit to join your crew. • Start a conversation and learn something new about a peer. • Be patient with those who do things in a differ ent way. • Say “good morning” to someone walking to class alone. • Ask someone how they’re day is going and really listen to the answer. • Introduce yourself to someone new. • Give a sincere com pliment about something well done. One of the beliefs of the campaign is that sharing stories and amplifying ideas about the impor tance of including others will engage, inspire and give kids confidence to do the same. To that end, they are en couraging kids to visit Include- Someone. com and share acts of inclu sion and learn how it made Cartoon Network others feel valued and supported. The site, which is tracking and highlighting nation wide participation via an inclusive map, also includes free resources for kids and educators on how to get involved. Teachers can get a free “Include Someone” kit featuring an idea guide, poster, flyers, stickers and cards. The reasons for bul lying are complex. But students have the power to put a stop to bullying before it starts by includ ing someone and making a difference. Become A Red Cross Volunteer Special to the Ledger American Red Cross volunteers touch lives everyday. The volun teers are as diverse as the people receiving Red Cross services. They are all different ages, with different backgrounds and skills. Together they deliver the Red Cross mission to the commu nities. Red Cross volunteers help their community prepare for and respond to emergencies, deliver hope and comfort, meet new people while mak ing a huge positive im pact on the lives of those who need it the most. Red Cross volunteers help people affected by disasters ranging from home fires to hurricanes by providing food, shelter, essential relief supplies and comfort and hope. Volunteers teach families and organi zations how to be Red Cross ready for disasters and emergencies. Red Cross volunteers teach vital lifesaving skills such as CPR/ AED, baby-sitting and water safety. Volunteers coordinate blood drives or serve as a blood drive volunteer to register blood donors and staff the refreshment area. To volunteer with the American Red Cross of Georgia contact GARe- cruit@redcross.org or call 404-575-3749. 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