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This is a Wonderopolis page that discusses what a bully looks like, showing students that bullies come in all shapes and sizes. It is followed up with how students can stop bullying.

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What picture forms in your mind when you hear the word ""? Do you picture a big kid with bulging muscles and a on his face? The traditional image of a bigger kid stealing a smaller kid's lunch money certainly holds true from time to time.

But did you realize that not all bullies are big? It's true. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes - and they can be boys or girls. Some bullies - called cyber bullies - can't even be seen because they cause problems online rather than in person.

When you mention bullying, most kids have a good idea of what it is. Bullying is acting in a way that's purposefully mean or hurtful toward another person. The targets of bullies are often people who have trouble standing up for themselves.

Bullying actions can take many forms. Sometimes it is , such as pushing, hitting or kicking. Many times, though, bullying is , like using hurtful words, teasing or threatening others.

Whatever form the actions take, they can have major effects. Bullying hurts feelings and can make children feel isolated, scared, sad, embarrassed and even sick. Some students who are bullied regularly end up skipping school to avoid bullies.

Why do bullies do what they do? The simple answer is it makes them feel better about themselves and gets them the they may be seeking. Bullies get satisfaction from the people have to their actions. When bullies are mean and the of their actions cries or runs away, this makes bullies feel important and happy because they are in control.

Have you ever been bullied by someone? If you have, you know how bad it can feel. Don't think you're , though. You might be surprised to learn how many kids have been bullied at one time or another.

Experts believe that as many as 75% of the children in the United States have been bullied at some point in time. Unfortunately , being bullied sometimes leads children to others as a way of dealing with their own bad feelings from being bullied.

The good news is that, with practice, you can learn how to manage your reactions to bullying. If you don't give a the he or she wants, chances are that you'll take that power away from the .

You can also learn how to create an atmosphere in your school where bullying will not be tolerated. This might include choosing to act with kindness toward everyone you meet. It might also mean not participating when someone is made fun of, and standing up for others who are being bullied.

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What picture forms in your mind when you hear the word ""? Do you picture a big kid with bulging muscles and a on his face? The traditional image of a bigger kid stealing a smaller kid's lunch money certainly holds true from time to time.

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This is a bullying prevention video. It aims to stop bullying by explaining what bullying is and what it can do to other people.

This is a powerful video that will drive home the idea of bullying prevention. I will use this to start our brainstorming of a PSA video to create as a class or small groups to show to the school.

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It's difficult for most adults to imagine what it's like to be bullied day after day at school, on the bus, and online. The results can be tragic. Fortunately, PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center is giving kids the power to use their words not to hurt but to hear, to help, and to heal.

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing with Bullies

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing with Bullies

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by John Burstein

This book will be read in 2 parts. The first part discusses what a bully is, giving students real stories, diagrams, and illustrations.

This will prompt a discussion of what constitutes bullying.

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why are you picking on me?: dealing with bullies (slim goodbody's life skills 101)

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children's / teenage personal & social issues: bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / prejudice & racism

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / self-esteem & self-reliance

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social topics - self-esteem & self-reliance

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing With Bullies (Slim Goodbody's Life Skills 101)

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Why Are You Picking on Me?: Dealing With Bullies (Slim Goodbody's Life Skills 101) [John Burstein] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Teaches the nature of bullying, and suggests techniques for avoiding and overcoming bullies, including telling adults

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Stop Picking On Me (A First Look at Bullying)

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Stop Picking On Me (A First Look at Bullying)

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by Pat Thomas

Bullies are introduced, explaining who they are and what they do.

I will lead a personal discussion with students where they share any experiences they have with bullying, whether they were bullied or they were the bully themselves.

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stop picking on me (a first look at bullying)

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social topics - physical & emotional abuse

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / physical & emotional abuse (see also social topics / sexual abuse)

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / bullying

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / physical & emotional abuse (see also social topics / sexual abuse)

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Stop Picking On Me (A First Look At Bullying)

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Barron's A First Look At books explore the dynamics in relationships among children of preschool through early school age, and encourage kids to understand personal and social problems as a first step toward solving them. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor, these books promot...

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by Patricia Polacco

Tricia struggles with reading. Her teachers skip over her and her classmates make fun of her. No one tries to help her, until Mr. Falker comes along.

In the beginning of the story, Trisha's classmates tease her by calling her names. As a class, we will discuss

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by Trudy Ludwig

Monica and Katie have been friends since the beginning of school, but Monica has noticed that Katie can be quite mean to her even though they are friends.

After reading this text, we will talk about how we can tell Katie is a bully and brainstorm what Monica can do, whether she should continue to be friends with Katie, or stand up to her.

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Trudy Ludwig (Author), Abigail Marble (Illustrator)

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My Secret Bully [Ludwig, Trudy, Marble, Abigail] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Secret Bully

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by Alexis O'Neill

Mean Jean rules the playground. No one does anything unless mean Jean says so.

As a class, we will look at the character of Mean Jean and what it is that makes her a bully.