Healthful Living Lesson 14

BullyingMs. Hannah’s 2nd & 3rd Level Super Stars

Being teased is NOT funny!

We all know how it feels to be the one who is teased.

What is bullying? It can be teasing!

• Hitting/kicking/pinching• Spitting• Tripping/pushing• Taking or breaking someone’s

things

There are different kinds of bullying:

• Teasing• Name-calling• Threatening to cause harm• Leaving someone out on purpose• Telling other children not to be

friends with someone• Spreading rumors about

someone• Embarrassing someone in public

What can you do if you are being bullied?

First thing you need to know:It is NOT your fault!No one deserves to be bullied!Do not physically fight back against the kid who is bullying.

• Look at the kid bullying you and tell him or her to stop in a calm, clear voice. You can also try to laugh it off. This works best if joking is easy for you. It could catch the kid bullying you off guard.

• If speaking up seems too hard or not safe, walk away and stay away. Don’t fight back. Find an adult to stop the bullying on the spot.

• Talk to an adult you trust. Don’t keep your feelings inside. Telling someone can help you feel less alone. They can help you make a plan to stop the bullying.

• Stay away from places where bullying happens.

• Stay near adults and other kids. Most bullying happens when adults aren’t around.

A lot of bullies have been picked on themselves!

That is why it is best to not react badly when you are teased but tell an adult instead.

If you witness someone being teased or bullied, you should:

• Tell an adult who can step in and help.

• Be a friend to the child being bullied.

• If you feel safe step in and change the subject by offering for everyone to play together.

• NEVER fight or yell back!

Tell a teacher, parent, or trusted adult.If you are being teased, threatened, or harmed by another person, it SHOULD NOT be ignored.

Let’s watch some good ideas about how to stop bullying..

McGruff- Anti-bully

McGruff-Scruff gets bullied

Journal Entry:Take notes and look back over them. Write about what you can do if you or someone you know is being teased or bullied. Thanks for another great lesson! I’m so proud of you my super smart Super Stars!

End of Lesson 14