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Making Change: Action Plans for Bullying Prevention Month & Beyond

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by Logan Brody • Published on • Last modified on
Education

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. For many of us, this calls to mind questions like “How do I spot signs of bullying?,” “What do I do if my child is feeling pressured by bullying behavior at school?,” and “How can I teach my children to advocate for themselves and for others?”

Continue below for a variety of resources, appropriate for children grades Pre-K through 12, to help you strengthen your child’s ability to empathize, empower them to be a better “includer,” model kindness and respect, and—if the situation calls for it—action plans for addressing bullying.

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Speak Out
Tools to Address Bullying
Books, Games & Activities

Speak Out About It

Grades Pre K-K

Speaking Out Against Unfairness | Meet the Helpers

We can all be helpers by speaking up when something is unfair. Learn how in this video from Meet the Helpers.

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Grades 6-12

Fighting Prejudice and Bullying | FILMS BYKIDS

When you go to school, everyone should be respected! Learn how anti-bullying activist Faiza Almontaser dealt with Islamophobia at school after her family immigrated to New York City from Yemen.

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Grades K-5

Power up with Leadership! | GIRL Power!

Sasha is 17 years old and had a difficult time in school due to being bullied. She found her outlet through art and now leads art classes at her local boys and girls club with an emphasis on bullying awareness and education. She wants to make sure others feel empowered to speak up for themselves and take action. She leads by example.

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Grades 6-12

They Missed Out On All This! | Hope Givers

Actress & model Lily Moore shows how forgiveness is so important—those that are being bullied are taking the brunt from someone else that is struggling in their own way. The cool thing is Lilly teaches us to have empathy, compassion, and forgiveness while serving others! In this episode we learn about bullies, advocacy, resilience, service, the RAR technique, and embracing your culture.

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Grades 3-8

Why Do Kids Bully? | Spot on Science

Why do kids bully? And what can we do to help those being picked on and to make sure we aren’t being a bully without even noticing it! Margaret interviews a mental health therapist about the brain science behind bullying.

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Tools to Address Bullying

Grades Pre K-5

What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

The signs of bullying can be difficult to spot. Watch for these red flags that could signal your child might be dealing with a bully — and learn what you can do to help resolve the situation.

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Grades Pre K-5

What to Do When Your Child Is a Bully

Hearing news of your child as a bully may be shocking. These six steps can help children reflect and build better behaviors.

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Grades Pre K-5

How to Teach Your Child to Be An “Includer”

How do you empower your child to be an “includer?” Follow these steps to teach your little one how to spread kindness and compassion and include others.

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Grades Pre K-5

Helping Your Children Be Their Own Best Advocate

Learn three ways you can help young children practice sticking up for themselves and advocate for their needs.

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Books, Games & Activities

Grades Pre K-K

Daniel and His Friends

In this interactive storybook, your child can read along with Daniel Tiger as he thinks about ways that he is different from his friends and ways that he is the same as his friends.

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Grades K-5

Definition of Cool

Talk with your children about what it means to be "cool." Encourage them to realize that being cool means feeling good about your actions and yourself, in this activity from Arthur.

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Grades Pre K-4

Room for Everyone: 10 Picture Books that Encourage Kindness

As parents and educators, we can teach our children how to be kind to others by reading books that explore empathy, celebrate diversity, and encourage inclusivity. Here are ten books to get you started.

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Grades 6-12

Bullying: The Heart Exercise for Groups Lesson Plan

Help students recognize the power of words and stereotypes with this powerful lesson plan for groups. It helps students develop empathy for each other while sharing their own experiences.

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Grades K-2

Kindness Bingo

Encourage your child to be kind by completing “Kind Acts Bingo!” Sharing toys, mailing someone a letter or helping your teacher are all wonderful ways to be kind.

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