By Melissa Richards

I thought a bully was someone who sent viruses through a computer. I didn't know I was a bully when I wrote bad things about you on the computer.

I didn't know I was a bully if I laughed when others made fun of you.

(Grades K-5) Many everyday behaviors that seem harmless and inconsequential are really bullying behaviors. Good kids who wouldn't dream of being called bullies may exhibit non-threatening behaviors that hurt others. This cleverly illustrated story is followed by six lesson plans that give children experience in recognizing subtle bullying behaviors. Reproducible activity sheets and suggestions for presenting the program to Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 are included.

Lesson topics include:

• Exclusion
• Friendship Bullying
• Cyberbullying