Program
Anti-Bullying Themed Integrated Buddy System Day Program
A full-day preschool curriculum pairing buddies with kindness, inclusion, and anti-bullying themes.
Ages 2–5PreK–KEducators
Summary. Step-by-step daily schedule integrating an anti-bullying buddy system into every part of the preschool day, plus a 'Kindness Companions' curriculum, friendship rules chart, and recommended books.
Preparation
- Pair students for the week — emphasize supporting and looking out for their buddy.
- Define what a buddy is in the context of anti-bullying efforts.
- Teach how to support your buddy and stand up against bullying.
- Emphasize kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.
Daily Program Schedule
Arrival & Unpacking (5–10 min)
- Greet students with a kindness-themed welcome.
- Encourage buddies to help each other unpack.
Table Time (10–15 min)
- Tabletop activities focused on friendship and inclusion.
- Teacher takes attendance and notes positive buddy interactions.
Morning Meeting / Circle Time (10–15 min)
- Use a daily "kindness calendar."
- Share an anti-bullying tip of the day.
- Read a story about friendship or standing up to bullying.
Music / Movement (5–10 min)
- Songs with anti-bullying or friendship themes.
- Partner activities to strengthen buddy relationships.
Journal Writing (15–22 min)
- Write or draw about being a good friend.
- Share positive thoughts about their buddy.
Snack Time (12 min)
- Discuss the importance of including others.
- Buddies sit together and engage in friendly conversation.
Center Rotations (60–72 min)
- Reading / Library: books about kindness and inclusion.
- Writing / Drawing: anti-bullying posters or kind notes.
- Math / Counting: cooperative problem-solving.
- Block / Floor Play: build a "friendship city."
- Puppets / Imaginary Play: role-play standing up to bullying.
- Dramatic Play: practice kind interactions.
Teacher-Directed Lesson (10–20 min)
- Art: "Kindness Rocks" with positive messages.
- Math: graph student acts of kindness.
- Reading: analyze characters' feelings.
- Science: explore how words affect others (plant-growth experiment).
Outdoor Play / Indoor Recess (15–20 min)
- Inclusive games that promote teamwork.
- Encourage buddies to invite others to join.
Dismissal Routines (5–10 min)
- Buddies help each other pack up.
- End the day with a positive affirmation or anti-bullying pledge.
Kindness Companions Curriculum Add-Ons
- Kindness Jar — collect pom-poms for observed acts of kindness.
- Buddy of the Day system to recognize helpful behaviors.
- Calm Down Corner with soft toys and calming-strategy pictures.
- Empathy mapping and compliment circles.
- Weekly kindness challenges and class kindness quilt.
Friendship Rules Chart
- Use kind words.
- Share toys.
- Take turns.
- Use gentle hands.
- Listen to friends.
Recommended Books
- Wonder — R.J. Palacio
- The Juice Box Bully — Bob Sornson & Maria Dismondy
- The Invisible Boy — Trudy Ludwig
- Each Kindness — Jacqueline Woodson
- Stick and Stone — Beth Ferry