Begin the pledge:

• I am an Upstander.
• I will stand up for kindness.
• I will stand up to make everyone welcome.
• I will speak up to stop someone who is saying or doing hurtful things to me or to others./li>

• I will do my best to protect my feelings by throwing hurting words away instead of taking them into my heart.
• I will get help from a grownup I trust anytime bullying happens to me.
• I will reach out to someone who is bullied by talking to them, asking if they are OK, and letting them know I care.
• I will do my best to stop myself from hurting others with my words or my body. If I make a mistake, I will say I’m sorry.
• I am an Upstander!