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As parents an out and colored with markers or crayons building teachers, we ove to our chidren (and your eh’ nierest and rreing te essons Dursehes) to make sure they know what to do | You" chk interest and ifbullied. That's where this book on builying school. Look for future books that wil target bullying 5 eupul mtice iis book has 2 uniue formst_ fy thse in senior school and books that del with insights on how a bully operates and what to cyber stalking and other child safety issues 6 db in diferent stustions. Question and answer segments - for both children and Qg parents and teachers - follows to ensure kids understand vihet they\ve read. The children's ON & quiz provides positive solutions for dealing with we bullies, while the parent's and teacher's quiz q provides education concerning the problem. BS Cioe “a aed from behind the ce ee "4 Sines ioesrce” At » : /as. ° (9 g Dia Se, ee OZ) z FART WA iret 4 TN EATS EO a core) =Table of Contents Print Close X aN D. ES Jason held his lunch bag tightly in his arms and stepped out from behind the bush. One step, two steps, three steps. Ifhe was lucky, he might & make it into the school before the bully found him. Two more steps...he was almost there. (ar The Bully OiTable of Contents Print Close X The door to the school opened and the bully came out to meet him. "Hey, Jason. Did you bring me a lunch today?" the bully Jason's legs went weak and he held his lunch tighter. Why did the bully always pick on him? Yesterday he took Jason's lunch. ‘And the day before, he pushed Jason down in the playground. OiZz 3 © Q ok - Table of Contents Print Close X Jason felt the sting of tears in his eyes. He didn't want to let the bully see him cry, but sometimes he just couldn't stop the tears from falling. He felt a wet drop slide down his cheek. “Cry baby! Cry baby!" The bully sang. He used his loud outside voice to make sure everyone heard what he was saying. “Jason's a cry baby. Look at him cry." Some of Jason's friends watched, some ran away, but no one helped him. OiTable of Contents Print Close X Jason tried to force his way into the school, but the bully stopped him. "Give me your lunch and I'll let you in." Jason handed the bully his lunch and ran inside the school. It would be another long, hungry day without any food. Oi@urg > ED The Bully The thought of his sandwich and apple and juice made him hungry, and it wasn't even lunch time yet. Table of Contents Print Close X OiZz 3 © Q ok - Table of Contents Print Close X When the school day was over, Jason stayed in the school washroom until he was sure the bully had left. On the way home he ran so fast it hurt to breathe. At any moment the bully () might grab him, or jump out and trip 4) him. He felt scared, and lonely. The world (? didn't seem like a very nice place. (( School wasn't a good place to be anymore. OiTable of Contents Print Close X When he got home his mother was waiting for him. "Jason," she said, "did something bad happen at school today?” Jason didn't answer. How could he tell his mother that he was afraid of someone? The bully called him a cry baby, anda scaredy-cat. Maybe he was a cry baby. He knew he was a scaredy-cat. After all, he was scared of the bully ear)The Bully Table of Coments Print Close X He pretended not to hear her question. “Mommy, I'm really hungry. Can | have a sandwich?" 2 His mother looked at him for a long time, then she nodded and made him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. She poured a big glass of milk and set it on the table. Then she sat down and looked at him again. This was going to be one of those we-need-to-have-a-talk times. Oi eeTable of Contents Print Close X “Your teacher called this afternoon." Jason's heart sank into his tummy. Suddenly, he wasn't hungry anymore. “She said you didn't have a lunch with you today. And it wasn't the first time this week that you didn't have your lunch. Jason, did someone take your lunch away from you?" The Bully fereerd OiZz 3 © Q ok - Table of Contents Print Close X Jason set the sandwich on the plate and looked at his hands. He felt the tears come again. Soon they were splashing on his fingers. "Sweetheart," his mother said very softly, "is someone bullying you at school?" Oi feene)Table of Contents Print Close X Jason nodded, and the words came tumbling out. It felt good to finally tell someone how miserable it felt when he was bullied. He told his mother how the boy stole his lunches, and pushed him, and called him names in front of the other children. C4 wz "Even my friends won't play with me anymore. | tried to be invisible, mommy, | try to keep away from him, but the harder | try the more he bugs me." The Bully eer! OiTable of Contents Print Close X His mother listened, then she gave him a hug. "Tomorrow your father and | will go to the school and talk to the principal and your teachers." "No!" Jason cried. "Don't do that. It will make it worse." “It won't make it worse, sweetheart. If nothing is done to stop the bully he will only grow stronger. He will still be mean and hurt you and other people. We'll work with the school and do whatever it takes to make the bullying stop." Oi een| Table of Coments Print Close X >, Bully Quiz For Kids - Question #1 LA 5 i er Someone is a bully if: al © They take your things away from you 3 e 3 © They make your friends stop playing with you . 5. © They try to get you in trouble. @: 5 © Al ofthe abore Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answerby Rita Y. Toews fy The Bully Table of Contents Print Close X Answer: All of the above. A bullyis someone who makes you want to stay ome from school. They try to frighten you and make you unhappy. Goto the next page for the next question free| Table of Coments Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #2 “ee When someone bullies you, you should: © Tall a teacher, or your parents © Try to make yourself invisible © Stay away frem school by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #2 Answer. Tell your teacher, or your parents. If i's too hard to talk to them, write them a note and explain whats happening. Ifthey don't help you, talk to your grandparents, or another adult you trust. Remember, if someone is bullying you — its not your fault. The bully is wrong, not you. 2 3 © Q & - Go to the next page for the next question Page 19Table of Contents Print Close X “5 Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #3 re Ca ‘ . wa If you want to stay out of a bully's way you can: a © Hide in the bathioom > =: © Stay out of the games at recess 5. © Stay in the middle of a lerge group of kids @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answer| Table of Coments Print Close X g § ‘ Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #3 G Answer: Stay in the middle of a large group of kids | > 5 Bullies don't want lots of peopie to know what they are doing. If 4 you stay with a large group there's a better chance the bully will = » leave you alone. s> @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page for the next questionTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #4 If someone bullies you on the school bus you should: © Walk home instoad © Sit near the driver © Skt alone and ery by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The Bully| Table of Coments Print Close X Answer: Sit near the driver 4] > Ifthe bus driver sees the bully in action he can report him or = 3 her to the school and something will be done about it. . s> @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page for the next questionTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #5 a P : ‘2 Ifyou stay home from school because you are being bullied: © You win because the bully cantt hurt you © You have one day when the bully cant pick on you f © You lose because the bully kas won \ J Goto the next page to view the answer by Rita Y. Toews fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X 7h i Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #5 Answer: You lose because the bully has won tthe bully makes you miss school he has really hurt you. He has made you change your life and you wil fall behind in your lessons. if you miss too much school you'l getin trouble at home and at school. Go to the next page for the next question 2 3 © Q & -Table of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #6 Ca 5 wa If someone tries to bully you with words, you should: © Say "So?" oF cay "Okay" and walk away © Believe what they say because they are probably right © Hit them or start a fight by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #6 Answer: Say "So?" or say "Okay" and walk away A bully ties to make you upset, or they try to hurt your feelings. if youagree with them, there's nothing more they can say. Just remember-they were trying to hurt you and they don't really know how nice you ara. Go to the next page for the next question 2 3 © Q & -Table of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #7 LA 5 « wa To avoid becoming the target of a bully you should: al © Act Ike a moan porson > = 3 © Act like someone who isn't afraid of anything . 5. 7 Dont talk to anyone and keep out of people's way @: a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answerTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #7 Answer: Act like someone who isn't afraid of anything Try 10 look like you're not afraid of anything, even if you dor't fee! that way. Walk tall and look straight ahead, not at the ground. If bullies think you are afraid they think it's fun to scare you. Go to the next page for the next question 2 3 © Q & -| Table of Coments Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #8 wa If someone you know is being bullied you should: © Bo thoirfriond © Avoid them so you wont be bullied © Bully them too by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #8 Answer: Be their friend Ithurts to be bullied. If someone you know is being bullied then you should try and be their fiend. One way you can be their friendis to tell someone about the problem. Tell a teacher, or an older person you can trust to help with the problem. 2 3 © Q & - Go to the next page for the next question| Table of Coments Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Question #9 Are you a bully and don't know it? Do you: © Think it's fun to call people nares © Exclude people from your games © Encourage other people not to talk to someone © Al ofthe above by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Kids - Answer #9 Answer: All of the above. All of the above is behavior that can hurl someone. If you think you might be hurting someone and dont want to do it anymore, speak to a teacher or a parent about the problem. No one likes to be hurt. by Rita Y. Toews Go to the next page for the next question Py The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X & Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Question #1 The percentage of children who are bullied in school is: 7 © 60% 3 e 3 © 8% . 5. © 23% @: a 2: =) Go to the next page to view the answer € Page 24Table of Contents Print Close X o°= Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #1 Answer: 23%. 4] > Studies vary as to how many children are bullied in schools each 4 year, but the figures settle in at about 23%. NO child should be = » bullied. s> @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page for the next questionTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Question #2. LA : es f a er Signs that a child is being bullied include: : © Miccing or "lost" items of soheol aquipment e 3 © Ripped clathing and bruises . 5. © Loss of interest in echoo! @: © All ofthe above | of Qo. ="| Table of Coments Print Close X o,° Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #2 Answer: All of the above. 4] > Other signs of bullying include: sudden loss of friends, inability to = 4 concenttate, insomnia and being afraid to leave the house. . s> @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page for the next question| Table of Coments Print Close X Bullying is: © Part of growing up © Something a child needs to lear to deal with © Deeply hurtful by Rita Y. Toews Goto the next page to view the answer fy The BullyTable of Contents Print Close X 7h i Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #3 Answer: Deeply hurtful. Bullying is a serious problem and can scar a child for life. It can make them lonely, unhappy and frightened. The world can feel like a very unsafe place. Many bullied children see themselves as failures and are driven to the point of suicide. Go to the next page for the next question 2 3 © Q & -Table of Contents Print Close X a ¢ = Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Question #4 (PE a r r x Children are bullied because: a © Thoy look diforent > = 3 © They have different beliefs . 5. They lack asseriveness and look like a: they cant defend themselves we: 5 © Al ofthe above Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answer € Page 40Table of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #4 Answer: All of the above. Although not everyone can “fit in," there are things that can be done to minimize the risk of being bulied. Teaching a child to value themseves and develop good sef esteem is a good place to start. Children who move with confidence, with their head held high and a spring in their walk are less likely to be bullied 2 3 © Q & - Go to the next page for the next question| Table of Coments Print Close X a & § ‘ Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Question #5 {ey wa Bullies are: ; © Weak poople who fool a nead to dominate e 3 © People who want to be noticed . 3 3 ‘c People who see nothing wrong in what they are do OQ: and dorit care about the way the bullied child feels we: a © Al ofthe above Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answerTable of Contents Print Close X a ¢ = Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #5 {ey ; a Answer: All of the above. 4] > 3 Allof the above. Bullies can grow up to become adutt bullies. | Action should be taken immediately to stop the problem while a =. child is still young. s> @: = a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page for the next questionTable of Contents Print Close X a ¢ = Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Question #6 {ey a oi inal x If your child is being bullied you should a © Tall them to ignore the bully and he'll go away 3 e 3 © Confiont the bully and tell them to leave your child . s> © Work wth the sthool to neo top the problem Oo: a Qo. =" =) Go to the next page to view the answerTable of Contents Print Close X Bully Quiz for Parents & Teachers - Answer #6 Answer: Work with the school to help stop the problem. Its normal to be angry if your child is being bullied. But strong ‘emotions often lead to actions that make the matter worse, or the bully will ust become more devious in his/her taunting. I's bestto work with the school to resolve the problem. If you are nat satisfied with the resut there are other sources of help available. Go to the next page for more Information for parents & teachers 2 3 © Q & - roeMore Information For Parents & Teachers Parents: FF your child is being bullied in school it helps to keep a diary of the events. Record who witnessed the bullying, the time ofthe bullying, and where it took place. When you approach the school about the problem the information you provide will help resolve the situation much quicker. Present your request for help in writing, and ask that the letter be put in your child's school fle. Zz 3 © Q ok - Table of Contents Print Close X Good resources on bullying: http://www. bullyfreekids.com http:/iwww.butlying.co.uk hitp:/iwww.scre.ac.uk/pdfbullying/families.pdf hitp:/iwww. police. govt.nz/servicelyes/nobully/ or type the word bullying into a search engineBiographies About the Author: Rta Y, Toews is a Canadian suthor iving in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canad She has written tivo chidren's stones, “Kell’s Baby Brother” and ‘ohnstnas Stars” As well she has assisted with several novels. “The Pros of Freedom’ wor a Clara Award andan Eppie Award. "Prometheus", future fetion novel was on the Mclally Robinson best-seller it fortwo weeks. Her short stores have been published in numerous rnagazinea,inclusing Wastern People, Mystical Columbia Nagazine, and A Cup of Confot for Christmas Rita has recently co-authored « new novel, entited Masquerade, with Hungarian author, Alex DomoKos. Youcan vet Rtas webste at: hips hvw.comokos.comiRiteznunt The Bully Table of Contents Print Close X About the Illustrator: Jon Ljungberg has been drawing foras long backas ne can tenenber. After studying fne arts al Clark University anc the scro0| ofthe Wercester Art liuseum in Worsester Mavaachueet, Jon ilustrated for "Caricatures United” in Boston Massactusetts, Leaving the east coast for the west coast Jon suaies animation attne North American insitute for aniation in Neth Holywood, Cafernia. resutng n a stt wan larna Barbera m Los Angeies, California He made the jump Fom fine ats to performng arts 1nd has been a neadine comic across lortn Amarica forthe ast twelve years Jon is currently the host of A-channels “Big Breakfast” tv show in Winnipeg, Hanitota, Canada where he resides with his two calen Bleck lab ane two cats. eeeTable of Contents Print Close X About the Artist: Feedback & Contact creswonmmsccimatenesuy oe ‘Information f designee by Vis Nygoerdof Mount Evans Oesions jar} would love to hear for you! Please Weel tee to contac meat ‘Ltgews@shaw.ca f you nave any « comments on The Bully o would ke to > je roucd wei nite bbe me H released =" Ss» @: mS a Q. ”