Caring Chain to Stop Bullying

How do you stop bullying? These bright paper rings—looped into a chain—highlight kind and respectful ways to treat people. Even bullies want friends!

1. Emotional bullies use words and gestures to hurt others. Some bullies use physical force. Make this caring chain as a reminder of ways to avoid intimidation and how to make friends.

2. Design paper rings. Use Crayola® Scissors to cut wide strips of white paper. With Crayola Markers and your imagination, decorate the borders of each strip.

3. Write phrases. In the center of each strip, write a way that people are kind to one another: "Take turns." "Use a gentle voice." "Speak up for yourself!" "Offer to help."

4. Create a caring chain. Glue ends of loops with a Crayola Glue Stick to create a paper chain. Where can you hang this friendship reminder to catch attention?

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

• white paper

"We talked while the kids worked on their rings. They began to understand bullies a bit more."
Leroy K., scout leader.

"Bullies are a constant problem. One of our camp’s goals is to help children learn how to be good friends and support each other."
Frank Z., camp counselor.

Did you know that girls are more likely to bully with words while boys most often resort to physical attacks? Both types of bullying are very serious. Ask an adult for help to resolve conflicts by talking, not hurting.