01/09/2026
Bullying is not simply about one child bullying another.
How do we build positive and healthy class communities?
And how can we talk to children about bullying in a way that encourages reflection while giving them the tools to recognise bullying, understand their own role and consider what they can do when bullying occurs?
These were some of the questions we asked ourselves when developing our new Learning Pathway: “Bullying or Being a Good Friend.”
The Learning Pathway was developed in collaboration with youth coach Amanda Tine, Professor of Early Childhood Education and Care Ole Henrik Hansen, and former teacher and learning content developer Anja and Julia from ActiveFloor.
One of the key perspectives behind the Learning Pathway is that bullying takes place within social relationships and communities. It is not simply a matter of one child being a bully and another being a victim.
Bullying can develop through group dynamics, the need to belong, exclusion, different roles and the unwritten rules that exist within a group.
Through interactive activities, children are encouraged to explore questions such as:
What does it feel like to be left out?
What role do bystanders play?
How can we make room for differences?
What makes a community feel safe and inclusive?
The goal is not to suggest that one lesson can solve bullying. Creating a safe and inclusive environment requires ongoing and intentional work from educators and the wider school community.
Instead, this Learning Pathway is designed as a practical tool to support these important conversations — helping children reflect, discuss and develop a better understanding of the social dynamics around them.
Because preventing bullying is not only about stopping negative behaviour. It is also about building stronger communities.
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