The teaching guide contains a variety of interactive activities. Each activity has its own learning outcomes. Activities are organised into 3 modules.

Module 1 — No More Bullying

Students can define bullying and explain its effects. They identify and use strategies to stop it.

Module 2 — Knowing and Respecting Others

Students identify and respect difference. They explain why it is unfair to stereotype people.

Module 3 — Bully-Free Zone

Students identify personal behaviour that they want to change. They work towards a bully-free classroom and school.

Concluding Activity

Students share what they have learnt in Kia Kaha.

The following messages may become part of children's thinking as they work through the programme.

Messages

• It's okay for me and for other people to think, look and act differently.

• I have the right to feel safe.

• I know I need to behave responsibly to keep me and others safe.

• I am not the only one who has rights. I need to respect the rights of others too.

• Rules are there to protect me and keep me safe.

• I know what bullying is.

• I know that bullying is unacceptable.

• I know that both actions and words can hurt.

• There are things I can do to stop bullying.

• I accept that if I bully others there will be consequences.

• I can take part with pride in creating a safe, bully-free environment.