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Our kids experienced a little bit more about this holiday.
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What do people around the world have for breakfast?

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What do people around the world have for breakfast?

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Which one would you like to try?

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Do you have lunch at school or at home?

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Kids Try School Lunches From Around the World

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The kids talked about feelings and different kinds of bullying.

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Are you looking for creative ways to teach your class about anti-bullying? Then, this is your lucky day! We've compiled some wonderful ideas to help you out. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or teacher, these ideas are great for getting your kids to think more deeply about the ways bullying affects others, and how to be active advocates against it!

Our fun and thoughtful collection of anti-bullying activities saves you plenty of time when prepping for your lessons, and is a fantastic way to educate your students on how to respond and deal with bullying. Whether it's through an anti-bullying poster, PowerPoint, or a kindness resource, there are plenty of materials here to create a safe learning environment for all. Sound good? Then grab a fresh cup of coffee, and let's get to it.

A simple definition of bullying is a person who continually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce another person. The victim is often someone who is vulnerable, which the bully uses to incite aggression.

Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, long-lasting problems. A bully isn't always one person, there can be a group of them.

Anti-bullying refers to legislation, laws, policies, organizations, and movements aimed at preventing or eliminating bullying. This is mainly aimed at school environments or in the workplace.

There are currently many policies enacted in the U.S. to combat bullying.

What are the different forms of bullying?

Bullying is more than just a physical or verbal act of repeated abuse. We have divided bullying into four types to help you and your kids better understand it.

1. Verbal bullying - This form of bullying is when mean words or insults are said to another person. It can range from threats, name-calling, teasing, and inappropriate sexual comments.

2. Cyberbullying - This is conducted online. Many bullies who use the internet and social media to harass and attack other people often hide who they are, acting anonymously. Unfortunately, this type of bullying is a lot harder to stop. Cyberbullying also includes sending nasty texts, making cruel comments, memes, or sharing photos of someone without their consent.

3. Social bullying - Also referred to as "relational bullying," this form of bullying involves damaging someone's relationships with others or hurting and tarnishing their reputation. Perhaps it's embarrassing them in public, spreading false rumors, purposefully excluding them, or telling other students not to be friends with them.

4. Physical bullying - Inflicting physical harm and aggression is physical bullying. This involves tripping or pushing someone, breaking their possessions, hitting or kicking someone, spitting on them, or making rude hand gestures to them.

You may think bullying happens when a child wants power or control over a situation, but there are many other factors that can trigger bullying behavior in both children and adults, such as:

1. A history of being bullied.

2. Growing up/living in an abusive environment.

3. Seeking attention from others due to being abandoned and neglected at home.

4. Seeking the approval of others at school.

5. Finding it challenging to understand and empathize with others.

10 tips to teach kids about anti-bullying

1. Ensure children know how bullying is dealt with in school. Do they know who they can speak to and how to report bullying?

2. Establish ground rules at the start of a lesson to create a safe and respectful environment.

3. Build empathy into the topic to help kids understand bullying from the victim's perspective. Even from the bully's perspective, too. This makes children recognize that all parties involved are going through a difficult time.

4. Make sure your class has a solid understanding of what is and what isn't bullying.

5. Use distancing techniques when teaching about this topic to keep discussions and scenarios objective and impersonal.

6. Deliver positive, proactive messages, so children feel empowered to tackle bullying.

7. If you are a parent or caregiver, this is more specific to you - take an active interest in your child's social life. No matter how young or old they are, get to know a bit more about their friends, what they like to do, their interests or hobbies. Ask who they played with during recess, and what games they played together after school each day. You could even organize play dates on weekends to better grasp the dynamic of your child's friendships and to get to know their parents!

8. Teach practical strategies that students can follow, for example encourage your child to stay calm. Bullies often crave an emotional reaction, so it's great to stay relaxed and not give them what they desperately want. These strategies could include taking deep breaths or thinking of something that brings them happiness, rather than the negative situation in front of them.

9. Teach your kid ways to be assertive with the bullies, such as walking away with confidence. Again, this is an awesome way to deal with bullies, and it takes away their power.

10. Protect your child, but keep your emotional reactions at bay. As a parent or educator, you may be upset or angry at the way your child is mistreated, but learning how to control your own feelings and responses to the situation sets a prime example to your kids. Children can quickly pick up on intense attitudes and behaviors, so remember to be a role model.

Why are anti-bullying activities and resources necessary in the classroom?

When it comes to educating your children about bullying, it can be tough to know where to begin. This is a tricky subject due to its sensitive nature, so always think about your students' needs in your planning. Our anti-bullying activities and tips help you teach your kids about bullying in a supportive and caring way, bringing awareness to these issues without causing upset or making them feel unsafe.
Here are three reasons why anti-bullying activities are crucial in the classroom:

1. Children face immense pressure.

2. Bullying is not exclusive to school, it can happen anywhere.

3. Teachers need to promote and create safe spaces. Kids spend a lot of their time in the classroom, so they need a healthy environment to develop in.

Three anti-bullying quotes

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Ian Maclaren

"Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied." - Barack Obama

"Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are." - Lady Gaga

Twinkl Tip: Why don't you get your class to write these wonderful quotes on paper and color them in? Display them on bulletin boards or at home, and they'll serve as great inspiration for anti-bullying lessons all year round.

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15 anti-bullying activities and resources to support and help your kids

Bullying Prevention PowerPoint & Google Slides

Support students by educating them on the importance of bullying prevention with our teacher-created Bullying Prevention Presentation! This is a quick and easy way for kids to learn about the definition of bullying, different types of bullying, and how to respond to and prevent it.

Not only does this presentation encourage your children to take a stand against bullying, but it also includes discussion prompts, which allow your kids to ask questions and share their experiences in a safe and comforting environment. Beautifully illustrated with colorful images, our PowerPoint is visually engaging and appealing to students, which is great for keeping them focused and engaged. It's fast and simple to download and access, saving you valuable preparation time without having to compromise on quality.

Bullying Scenario Discussion Cards

Our useful set of six Bullying Scenario Discussion Cards help you explain to your class what to do in a scenario that involves bullying. This is a handy resource because it involves critical thinking and offers an insight into possible strategies your kids can follow when they find themselves in a complicated situation.
Here is an example of one of the scenarios on our discussion cards:
"Amelia is upset because her friends have been ignoring her for three days in a row. They have been whispering behind her back. How can you help Amelia?"

Anti-Bullying: Think Before You Speak Poster

Help build a positive culture in your classroom with our Anti-Bullying: Think Before You Speak Poster. This easy-to-print poster prompts students to use the acronym "THINK" to reflect on what they say before they say it. The acronym "THINK" stands for true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. Laminate our poster for multiple reuses, and display on your bulletin board at school or at home.

Anti-Bullying Worksheets

Our Anti-Bullying Worksheets are an excellent way to begin an open and frank discussion about bullying with your elementary class. This worksheet includes a number of important questions around bullying, including verbal, emotional, and physical ways that people bully others. It also includes questions about the effects of bullying on the child who is targeted, and how it might make them feel, think, and act. This exercise encourages empathy, tolerance, and understanding between kids, both inside and outside the classroom.

Stop Bullying Activity Pack

Featured in our awesome Stop Bullying Activity Pack, there are seven easy-to-download, print, and use age-appropriate activities and resources that aid discussion about bullying and how students can identify the key signs of bullying. We have an engaging Emotions Game Board, Good Friend Certificate, and the "We Are All Different" Circle Time Discussion Cards, so you are spoiled for choice! Download the pack and get instant access to these resources and more!

Different Beliefs PowerPoint

Designed to support students as they explore the foundations of different world religions, this Different Beliefs PowerPoint outlines several key components and traditions of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism. Exploring these different religions helps children understand each other better, embrace unique differences, and learn important values and morals, such as kindness.
Best-suited for students in kindergarten up to second grade, your learners will answer questions like:
"Where do people of different faiths worship?"

"What artifacts are unique to each religion?"

"How do people of different faiths honor their beliefs?"

This teacher-made presentation is an excellent resource for exploring different beliefs and teaching lower-grade classes about diversity and acceptance. You can use this PowerPoint on World Religion Day or when looking at friendship and bullying together.

Random Acts of Kindness Booklet

Our beautifully illustrated Random Acts of Kindness Booklet contains inspiring acts of kindness for you to practice with little ones.

"I can wave at a friend" and "I can play with others nicely" are some of the instructions featured in this handy booklet to get your class interacting directly with the topic of kindness.

Finding the time to intentionally promote kindness helps us to nurture empathy and understanding. This deepens our relationships with one another. Trust develops out of our relationships, and this blossoms into a learning environment where each person is valued as an individual for their contribution.

How to Resolve Conflict Posters

This printable How to Resolve Conflict Poster includes great recommendations that remind students how to deal with challenges and enact conflict resolution. It's as equally useful for teachers as it is for kids.

Kind Hands Posters

Promote respectful and positive behavior, as well as social development in your classroom with this set of Kind Hands Posters. Display this resource as a visual reminder of the kind ways we can use our hands. This reinforces the idea of community, as you teach your children about the importance of and friendship. Our cards make a fantastic teaching tool for lessons around Random Acts of Kindness Day, as well as emotional wellbeing and health education lessons.

My Plan to Choose Kindness Activity

Use this My Plan to Choose Kindness Activity Worksheet to recognize your children's commitment to being kind, as they pledge to "Choose Kindness." This is the perfect resource to complete with your class to drive home the benefits of kindness. Our plan activity sheet is an awesome way for your learners to get creative and consider how they can spread kindness in their immediate circle, and the wider community.

*Bonus Activity* An Anti-Bullying Pledge

Create a custom no-bullying pledge for your school, and encourage your children to commit to the cause by signing up! Make this official by giving them a certificate of their pledge. Ask for student input and vote on a pledge that fits your school community best. Practice your pledge at assemblies and in classrooms. If you're learning remotely, you can include the motto in daily lessons.

What is Cyberbullying? Cyber-Safety Poster

Help your students identify cyberbullying with our What is Cyberbullying? Poster. Print and display this cyberbullying poster after you've explained the topic with your class. Please note, this poster does include information about sexting, so to stay in line with our age-appropriate standards, it's best to use this poster for classes in fifth grade and above.

Twinkl Tip: This informative poster will help inspire class discussion and prompt important conversations among your older students. Why not go over each element of cyberbullying and discuss ways in which it can be prevented, or whether they have had any experience of it themselves (this part is optional as it is a sensitive topic).

Random Acts of Kindness Word Search

Are you wondering how to develop your students' vocabulary and awareness of kindness? Are you looking for a resource that does just that? Our Random Acts of Kindness Word Search activity is perfect for you! This is a wonderful way for your kids to work on their language skills and the importance of being kind to themselves and others. Designed and written by teachers for teachers, this resource is the ideal choice for individuals, small groups, and whole-class activities.

Peer Pressure Scenario Task Cards and Reflection Activity

Use our Peer Pressure Scenario Task Cards and Reflection Activity to begin a discussion with your class about peer pressure. Teach your students to recognize when they are being pressured, how to respond, and what high-pressure situations they might encounter. Each illustrated task card includes a conversation that your children can act out, making this exercise fun and interactive. The peer pressure scenarios feature stealing candy, cheating on a test, and disobeying your parents. After acting out the scenarios, your class can complete the reflection activity to determine who pressured who in the situation, how they did it, and what their response would be.

Kindness Quilt Collaborative Class Project

Our sweet Kindness Quilt Activity helps you create a whole class, collaborative piece of work, which you can then hang in your classroom as a celebration of kindness. You could use it after a circle time about kindness or on World Kindness Day! It encompasses elements of art and writing, making for a fantastic cross-curricular activity. All you need to do is print and distribute this resource, have your children complete the task, and paste them together to create one awesome piece of artwork. Your kids can then decorate the quilt square however they want! We think brighter is better, but it's totally up to them!
Your students will write their answers to the following questions when they complete the initial activity:
"Why is it important to be kind?"

"How do you show kindness each day?"

How to Respond to LGBTQ Bullying Poster

Our How to Respond to LGBTQ Bullying Poster is a valuable classroom resource that provides great support to those being bullied because of their gender or sexual orientation. It helps anyone in this scenario, teaching them how to act or respond. Our poster can compliment your lessons on LGBTQ history, diversity, and anti-bullying, and it will guide both you and your students through this important subject.

How would I know if my child was being bullied? What are five potential signs?

Bullying is an act that is repeated, but when your student is being bullied, the warning signs may not be as obvious at first. Over time, you'll probably notice a change in your child's behavior that could indicate something isn't right.
Pay attention and consider these five signs:

1. Are they stepping back from social activities? Isolating themselves? Avoiding social situations more than usual?

2. Do they seem more quiet, introverted, or distant?

3. Are they trying to get out of school? Maybe they're coming up with different reasons to avoid going to class?

4. Do their clothes seem disheveled when they get home from school or seeing friends?

5. Have they lost interest in things that once made them happy?

If your student or child displays one or more of these behaviors, you could use the following conversation starters below to get them to open up about the way they're being treated. A one-on-one conversation in a safe environment may work for some kids, but others may be more willing to provide details if they are distracted with an activity or a toy. Do what works best for your child and remember to stay calm and professional.

Three conversation starters to approach the topic of bullying with your child:

1. "Has anyone ever left you out or excluded you from a group? How did it make you feel? What did you do about it?"

2. "Someone in school is calling your friend/classmate names. What can you say or do to help them?"

3. "What can you do to help somebody who is eating lunch alone?"

If you want more discussion prompts and help on how to discuss difficult topics with your kids, then check out this great blog - How to Talk to Your Child About Difficult Topics: 10 Top Tips.

What is National Bullying Prevention Month?

Every October, we mark National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a month allocated to focusing on anti-bullying, and is a great time to discuss bullying at home or in school. It's so important to remind your kids that bullying is unacceptable, no matter where they are or who they're with. During this month, many groups across the country will release new resources, campaigns, and raise awareness.

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Unfortunately, we've reached the end of this blog, but we hope the recommendations and resources featured offer helpful advice and inspirational ideas to add to your lesson plans. With so many anti-bullying activities to choose from, we're certain there's something here for your kids to engage with and enjoy. Whether you're in the classroom or at home, you can adopt our tasks to help you tackle this important yet challenging topic.

If there are any completed projects that your students would like to share with us, we'd be delighted to see them. And if you have your own tips and activity ideas that you'd like to discuss with other parents, caregivers, and teachers, then we'd love to hear them. Share them with us in our awesome Facebook community group, or post a comment in the box below.

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Educate, engage, and inspire your children with our teacher-created anti-bullying activities. Discover 25 resources and tips to help you teach your kids how to respond to and prevent bullying at school and beyond. Our recommendations are age-appropriate and cater to students in preschool all the way up to high school, so you'll find plenty of useful advice here!

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In this lesson, students will learn about the problem of bullies and how to behave if you are a bystander. Note that there is no emphasis on victims of bullying, because you may have victims in your own class and it is important to be sensitive about this. The aim is not to point the finger at anyone, but instead to discuss and question our beliefs about what bullying is and how it can be dealt with.

Students begin the lesson by discussing their own attitudes towards bullies, bullying and the role of bystanders. Next, they read two texts about bullies and bystanders. Finally, the students return to their original attitudes. They discuss to what extent our attitudes promote or prevent bullying. As a further optional activity, students prepare a poster for an anti-bullying campaign.
Aims:

To raise students' awareness of the role of bystanders

To develop students' spoken fluency and improve reading skills

To develop higher-level critical thinking skills by encouraging students to question their beliefs

To celebrate Anti-Bullying Week in November

Age/Level:
Secondary (13-15 year olds) CEF level B1 and above
Time:
45-60 minutes
Materials:
The lesson plan and student worksheets can be downloaded below in PDF format.

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In this lesson, students will learn about the problem of bullies and how to behave if you are a bystander. Note that there is no emphasis on victims of bullying, because you may have victims in your own class and it is important to be sensitive about this.