Bully B.E.A.N.S.

In second grade we read Bully B.E.A.N.S. written by Julia Cook.  In this story Bobette does not treat other friends kindly.  One of the victims goes home upset and tells her mom about what has been happening.  Her mother has the remedy: Bully Beans!  Bully Beans are magic jelly beans that when chewed up remind kids that they have the power to stop bullies.  The beans stands for:

 

Bullies

Everywhere

Are

Now

Stopped

Students brainstormed ways to be a helpful bystander and handle bullies on their own.