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Fun, Silly Teasing – this type of teasing is done in a playful, joking way. Both the teaser and the teased are having fun.

Hurtful Teasing – this type of teasing is done by a teaser who is trying to be mean and hurtful.

Oops Teasing – this type of teasing is done in a playful, joking way by the teaser, but the one being teased does not see the fun. Although the teaser doesn’t mean to be hurtful, the teased’s feelings are hurt.

Reporting – is when you talk to someone you trust about a problem because you or someone else may be harmed.

Tattling – is when you tell some one about a problem just to get someone in trouble, to get your own way, or to make yourself look good.

There are many different types of bullies and they use multiple ways to cause harm. When facing a bully use these tips to find the safe solution for your particular bullying dilemma.

· Stop the Bully with McGruff

o http://www.mcgruff.org/Games/stop_bully.php

· Stop Bullying NOW!

o http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main

· It’s My Life

o http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/bullies_flash.html

· PACER Kids Against Bullying

o http://www.pacerkidsagainstbullying.org

· Design-A-Defender Worksheet (PDF)

· Defenders Oath (PDF)

· Teacher’s Guide To The Defenders – A Web-Based Curriculum

· Using Different Web Browsers

· Recommendations For Use

· www.macmh.org

The Defenders of Clearview School

Prepared by Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health

Deborah Saxhaug, Executive Director

Characters Created by Matt Jenson • Website Design by LeaAnn Brannan

Research, Writing, and Editing by LeaAnn Brannan, Matt Jenson, and Jane Reilly

Based on “SuperMe: A Campaign to End Hurtful Teasing” • Original concept by Cynthia Moore, Kate Shields Stenzinger, and April-J Tighe

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