FORT BENNING, Ga., (Sept. 18, 2013) -- The NED Show, a school assembly program that uses a multi-sensory learning model to engage students to be their best and encourage others, came to Wilson Elementary School Wednesday to teach children about being kind and doing well in school. NED -- which stands for Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best -- falls in line with Wilson's anti-bullying messages.
The program incorporates yo-yo tricks, humor through storytelling and interaction with the audience.
"The NED Show was chosen because of its positive message," said Evelyn Montgomery, Wilson school counselor. "'Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best' is the best antidote for bullying behaviors and it is also a message that helps children who lack the confidence needed to be successful learners."
"If you're not nice to people, they won't give you any respect back," said fourth-grader Michaela Brown about what she learned.
Fourth-grader Michael Salter said he learned he could be a champion and learn from others through teamwork. He enjoyed the yo-yo tricks, which helped to reinforce the lessons.
"(I learned) that you can learn from other people," he said, adding that NED's principles taught him how to be a champion by being nice to other students.
Last school year, Wilson began implementing anti-bullying messages through the Not in Our School program, which focused on getting students to build an inclusive climate and learn what to do when they see bullying.
"The program fits in well with our NIOS program. The NED Show is the perfect way to kick off a new school year," Montgomery said.
Fifth-grader Trystan Salter said she would help a student being bullied by telling the bully to stop.
"Help (others)," Michaela said. "Encourage them to be nice to others and give them a pat on the back (for being nice)."
For more information on The NED Show, visit www.thenedshow.com.
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