This document discusses bullying and provides information about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, reasons why some students bully and others are targeted, and advice on what to do if one witnesses or experiences bullying. It defines bullying as one person making fun of, trying to beat up, or a group ganging up against others. It describes the three main types of bullying as physical, verbal, and relational and provides examples of each. The document suggests that bullies often feel insecure themselves and bully to make themselves feel better and may be experiencing issues at home. It provides tips for students on how to avoid or respond to bullying and encourages standing up for others.

1. 6th Grade
Brandy Heaffner

2. Did you know?
• The word “bully” used to mean the total
opposite of what it means now.
• Five hundred years ago, it meant friend,
family member or sweetheart.
• The root of the word comes from the Dutch
boel, meaning lover or brother.

3. Bullying can be...
• One person making fun of another.
• One person trying to beat up another.
• A group of people ganging up against
others.

5. Does it have to be a part of
growing up?
No
• Each and every person has the right to feel
safe in your life and good about yourself.

7. The three types with examples
Physical
Bullying
Verbal Bullying Relationship
Bullying
Hitting, Kicking, or
Pushing someone
Stealing, Hiding or
ruining someone's things
Making someone do
something he or she
doesn't want to do
Name calling
Teasing
Insulting
Refusing to talk to
someone
Spreading lies and
rumors about someone
Making someone feel
left out or rejected

9. All bullies have one thing in
common:
• Something or someone is making them feel insecure.
~Therefore they bully to make themselves feel better.
•They could have something going on in their family.
•They might not feel like they are getting enough attention
from parents or teachers.
•They might have watched their parents or older siblings get
their way by being angry and pushy.
•Maybe they are also bullied.
•They might be spoiled by their parents.

11. Possible reasons for being a
Target.
• The bully or the target are either
smaller or bigger than most kids their
age.
• The target may be a minority.
• May have a disability.
• Maybe you have a name that is not
ordinary.

12. Possible reasons for being a
Target.
• If you get anxious or upset easily.
• If you usually are alone and don't have
many friends.
• If you don't have a lot of confidence and
don't stand up for yourself.

14. What to do “In the moment”
Ignore them! Pretend you
didn’t hear them
Don’t even look
at them
Don’t Cry Don’t get angry Don’t show
them that you
are upset
Talk about it to
someone else
Write it down so
you don’t forget
to tell someone
Respond to the
Bully evenly
and firmly
Continued

15. “In the moment” continued
Turn the
comment into
a joke.
Turn and
walk away.
Remove
yourself from
the situation.
Go
somewhere
that an adult
is present.
Remember
you are not
the one with
the problem.
The bully is.
Talk to
an
adult!

16. Ways to avoid future bullying
• Don’t bring expensive things or money to
school.
• Label your belongings with permanent
marker in case they get stolen.
• Avoid unsupervised areas.
Sit near the bus driver on the bus or walk with
a teacher to class.

17. More ways to avoid future
bullying
• Act confident. Hold your
head up, stand up strait,
and make eye contact.
• Don’t walk alone, travel
with at least one other
person.
• Avoid places where
bullying happens.

19. Reasons
• The bully is someone others look
up to and want to hang out with.
• They want to “side” with the bully
because to do that makes them feel
strong.

20. Reasons
• They’re entertained by the
bullying.
• They don’t think speaking up will
help.
• They’re afraid that if they say
something, the bully will turn on
them.

21. Some things you can say if
someone is getting bullied.

22. Remember the golden rule:
•Treat others the way you
want to be treated. Stand
up for someone when he or
she needs it, and when you
need it, someone will stand
up for you.

24. Ask yourself these questions.
• Does it make you feel better to hurt other
people or take their things?
• Are you bigger and stronger than other
people your age? Do you sometimes use
your size and strength to get your way?

25. • Have you been bullied by someone in the
past and feel like you have to make up for
doing the same thing to others?
• Do you avoid thinking about how other
people might feel if you say or do hurtful
things to them?

27. If you are a bully, here are some
ways to stop.
• Apologize to people that you have bullied, and
follow it up by being friendly.
• They might not trust you right away, but eventually
they will see that you have changed.

28. More ways to stop
• If you are having a hard time feeling good about
yourself, explore ways to boost your self-esteem.
• If you feel like you’re having trouble controlling
your feelings, especially anger, talk to a school
counselor about it.

30. Credits
• Source- www.pbskids.org/itsmylife
• Publication Year- 2005