Recognizing
Every day on the school bus, the big kids who sit behind Trevor pull his hair, then pretend it wasn’t them. Is this bullying behavior?
Yes it is bullying
During library time, Ariel and Jamie both want to check out the only copy of the same book. They can’t agree on who gets to check it out first. Is this bullying behavior?
No, it is not bulling behavior. It is a disagreement
Fatima never lets Mica play with her and her friends on the bars at recess. Fatima tells Mica the same thing whenever she asks, “You don’t get to play on the bars with us. You’re not good enough.” Is this bullying behavior
Yes, it is bullying behavior
On Tuesday at lunch, Jackson takes Luca’s granola bar when he’s not looking. When Luca realizes it, he grabs it back and kicks Jackson under the table. Is this bullying behavior?
Not bullying: It is one time. It’s bad behavior and may turn into a fight, but it’s not bullying.
Mei Lin and Kira race at recess today. Mei Lin wins, and turns to Kira and shouts in her face, “I won! I won! I won!” Kira shouts back, “So what? I won yesterday.” Is this bullying behavior?
No, it is not bullying. It is one time, rude tone of voice and two sided.