Advocacy (and Self-Advocacy) Collection

Our Advocacy (and Self-Advocacy) collection contains a series of videos about Casey and his friends standing up for themselves and others, along with complementary printables and activities.

What videos are included? 

The Joke

Chapter 16 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey is spending recess with his new friend Daniel and Daniel’s friend group. He tells a joke which leads to one of Daniel’s friends teasing Daniel. Daniel deals with his hurt feelings in a dangerous way and Casey is left to sort the situation out.
  • How to navigate bullying behavior
  • Knowing when to find adult help
  • Advocating for others in trouble
  • Distinguishing what makes a bully
  • What makes a "frienemy" 

It's Monkey!

Chapter 19 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey imagines the day’s momentous events in Bridget’s perspective, and how she used the phrase “It’s Monkey!” to know when a situation with Daniel got too big for their friend group to handle on their own.
  • Advocating for others who need help
  • Perspective-based problem-solving
  • Recognizing bullying behavior
  • Knowing when to get adult help

Friendship Rights

Chapter 21 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey has agreed to have a “friendship chat” with Daniel and the school counselor. He practices advocating for himself and discussing friendship rights and responsibilities with Daniel.
  • Advocating for friendship rights
  • Recognizing friendship responsibilities
  • Practicing open communication with peers

The Accounting of Friendship

Chapter 22 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey experiences the positive and negative “transactions” of friendship as Joe and Samay have an argument at the lunch table. He imagines their friendship as a bank account with positive deposits–compliments and apologies–and negative withdrawals–teasing and arguing.
  • Understanding Friendship Reciprocity
  • Practicing give and take in friendship
  • Catching negative friendship loops

"I Feel..."

Chapter 23 of our full 30-Chapter series
During a pivotal morning moment, Casey and his mom talk about using “I feel” statements to communicate how we’re feeling to others instead of letting uncomfortable feelings build up inside of us and affect our behaviors. Casey practices using “I feel” statements throughout the school day. 
  • Advocating for yourself using "I Feel" statements
  • Verbalizing our feelings

I Am Casey!

Chapter 24 of our full 30-Chapter series
When Casey is feeling nervous about being a beginner at soccer on his school’s team, he talks to Bridget about all the special things that make Casey… Casey!
  • Practicing positive affirmations
  • Recognizing ourselves as whole people
  • Recognizing our uniqueness and value

Independence Day

Chapter 26 of our full 30-Chapter series
Casey spends the morning independently getting himself dressed and ready for school. He brings his newfound confidence to school and decides to be an upstander for a third grader Daniel is picking on while waiting for school to start. He stands up for the third grader while reminding his friend Daniel that bullying behavior is not okay. 
  • Being an Upstander instead of a Bystander for those in need
  • Practicing independence to build confidence
  • Using our mastered skills to help and teach others

Printables and Activities

Our printables and activities correlate with our chapter videos. Facilitators can watch the video of their choosing with their group or client, then lead the corresponding activity. Included in this unit are facilitator activity instructions, student worksheets, and take-home activities to reinforce learning. 

Lesson Activities

  • 4-Square Guess Activity
  • Make Your Own Sock Monkeys (It's Monkey!)
  • Make Your Own Friendship Bill of Rights
  • Friendship Bank Account Activity
  • Speak Up! Activity and Situation Cards
  • I AM Shields (Positive Affirmations)

Take-Home Activities

  • Problems, Problems, Problems (Home Activity 16)
  • Perspective (Home Activity 19)
  • My Rights, Your Rights (Home Activity 21)
  • Friendship Accounting (Home Activity 22)
  • Unstuffed Bag (Home Activity 23)

Coloring Pages and Posters (8x11 or 11x14 downloads available)

  • Corresponding coloring page for every video
  • Four-Square Poster for 4-Square Guess Activity
  • Friendship Bill of Rights Poster
  • Energy Bill of Rights Poster
  • Feelings Bill of Rights Poster
  • I AM Shield Poster Option (Worksheet and Poster options available for activity)