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Bullying in School is still a very real issue...

Dear Educator,


As a former elementary school principal, I know firsthand that bullying is not a new problem. For years, I watched students struggle with teasing, exclusion, intimidation, and the hurt that can follow a child long after the incident is over. I also remember how difficult it could be for school leaders and teachers to know exactly what to do—especially when bullying happened quietly, away from adult eyes, or looked like “just kids being kids.” We wanted every child to feel safe, welcomed, and excited to come to school, yet we knew that for some students, school could be a place they dreaded.


That is why I wanted to share this article with you this month. It begins with a poem written by a student named Natalie, who experienced bullying herself and describes how peer mentors helped change her experience at school. Her story is a powerful reminder that while bullying has been part of the school landscape for generations, how we respond to it matters.


The article explores what bullying really looks like, how it differs from ordinary conflict, the impact it can have on both the student being bullied and the student doing the bullying, and what research tells us about addressing the problem. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read it—and perhaps let it spark a conversation with your staff about what we can do differently, and better, to help every child feel that school is a safe place to belong.


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Your students deserve a safe, positive recess, and your staff deserves a plan that works.

Wishing you a successful school year,


Dr. Melinda Bossenmeyer

The Recess Doctor

Former School Principal

Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.

 
 
 
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The Anti-Bullying Poster Set has 13 Anti-Bullying messages like: “It isn’t big, to make other feel small,” “Making people sad is bad,” and “Don’t watch a fight. Do what’s right.

Perfect as a teaching tool and discussion starter, as well, as for posting around the classroom or gym.  The poster is comes with 13 (8.5 by 11”) 4 color posters ready for download


 
 
 

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TRAIN YOUR STUFF ON BULLYING COMPLIANCE

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“This was a great course. I like how it outlined what the terms for bullying were and how it could better help me understand how to handle a potential bullying situation.” – Lindsay Bellina

“This course has taught me that the consequences of bullying are not the only school mandated and enforced by the teacher but also that the state and even federal government plays a role in ensuring students feel safe at school.” – C. Riddle

 
 
 


Want a Safe Playground?

Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program is the Solution.


The Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program transforms chaotic play areas into structured, inclusive, and safe environments. By clearly marking out designated game zones and providing staff with consistent training and behavior expectations, the program reduces playground conflicts and injuries. With over 100 easy-to-implement games and activities, students stay engaged and active, which naturally decreases unsafe or unsupervised behavior. The result is a calmer, more organized recess that promotes cooperation, reduces discipline issues, and ensures every child has a place to play.


RESEARCH SHOWS:

The 43% of playground injuries are going to or coming from the playground. We have a management system that addresses this issue within the program.

 

The recess program is low-cost, affordable, easy to implement and you can start now!


The Peaceful Playgrounds Program is a nationally recognized and award-winning physical activity program touching nearly 4 million children annually for over 28 years!

 

 
 
 
 

Research shows that if children have access to

Equipment

they choose to be active!


And most schools don't budget for playground equipment

Create active and engaging playground environments for children by providing playground equipment.


Research shows that at most schools, even if children want to be active they don’t have the equipment they need to do so.


Plan on 1 piece of equipment per every 10 students.


 
 
 
 

Do you know how many bullying incidents happen at your school each year?


It can be difficult to know the true scope of bullying and other playground incidents without tracking the data. The Playground Report gives you concrete information about what is happening during recess—helping you identify patterns, measure the frequency of incidents, and understand where additional support may be needed.


Instead of saying, “We have a bullying problem,” you can show the data. Use your playground reports to build a clear picture of student behavior and safety, share measurable results with administrators and your school community, and provide the evidence needed to support decisions and funding for a stronger recess program.

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