Also called National Bullying Awareness Month, this nationwide anti-bullying campaign has been marked each October since 2006, ever since it was founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.
Take a Stand Against Bullying at Central Valley Charter Schools!
At Central Valley Charter Schools, we take bullying seriously. We believe in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where kindness, empathy, and compassion guide every interaction.
NEW this year! Are you ready to take action against bullying? Join our Anti-Bullying Pledge!
By signing the pledge, you commit to promoting kindness, standing up for others, and helping prevent bullying in our school and community. Everyone who signs will receive an official Certificate of Commitment from Central Valley Charter Schools, recognizing their dedication to making our school a safer, more compassionate place for everyone.
Together, we can create a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Take the pledge today and be a part of the change! ⬇️
Feelings Mirror – Take turns making different emotion faces (happy, sad, worried). Have your child guess the feeling and talk about what might make someone feel that way.
Story Empathy Pause – While reading a story, pause and ask:
“How do you think this character feels right now?”
“What could we do to help if we were there?”
Walk in Their Shoes~Pick a real-life situation (“A classmate didn’t get invited to a birthday”). Talk through how each person might feel.
Kindness Jar~ Every time someone in the house does something kind, write it on a slip and put it in a jar. Read them at the end of the week.
Secret Kindness Mission ~ Each family member draws a name and does one “secret” kind act for that person during the week.
Helping Hands Chart ~ Make a paper chart with “ways to help.” Add a sticker when your child helps a family member, pet, or friend.
Thankful Tree or Wall ~ Create a “tree” on the wall and add leaves with things your child is thankful for.
Compliment Circle (Family Version) ~ Go around at dinner and share one kind thing about each family member.
Community Kindness Challenge ~ Choose a small act of service each week: draw thank-you notes for mail carriers, donate gently used toys, etc.
“What’s Their Story?” Challenge ~ While out in public or watching a show, discuss what might be going on in someone’s life based on what you observe. Builds empathy and perspective.
Empathy Interviews ~ Ask your child to talk with a grandparent, sibling, or friend about a time they felt left out, then reflect together on what helped them feel better.
Media Reflection ~ Watch a short film or news clip and discuss:
“How do you think that person felt?”
“What could others do differently?”
Kindness Log ~ Keep a daily or weekly log of kind acts given and received. Discuss how both made them feel.
“Ripple Effect” Reflection ~ Have your child write or draw how one small kind act can spread to others.
Compliment Text Chain ~ Encourage sending an unexpected kind message to a friend, classmate, or teacher each week.
🌍 Real-World Application
Family Volunteer Project ~ Choose something simple: picking up trash, writing cards for a nursing home, or helping a neighbor.
Social Media Empathy Check ~ If your child uses social media, talk about how posts and comments affect others and brainstorm ways to post positively (high-school)
Empathy Journal Prompts ~
“When was a time you wished someone had understood how you felt?”
“How can I show kindness even when I don’t agree with someone?”
What is Cyber Bullying? Learn More HERE!