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!