Most children who hurt others aren't cruel - they're overwhelmed, copying what they've seen, or testing where the line really is.
The poster works because it was there before the storm.
- Hang it somewhere visible - a spot kids walk past every day
- Talk about it together during a calm moment, before anything happens
- When someone gets hurt, point to it calmly - one sentence, no debate
Over time you'll see progress
Children who grow up with a clear, consistent line around hurting others learn that there are better ways to be big, to be heard, and to belong - and that the grownups around them will always hold that line.
Teaching children not to bully - and not to stay silent when they see it - is one of the most important things we do as grownups.
How to Use:
- Print and hang in a visible place everyone can see
- Talk about it together during a calm moment - before anything happens
- When bullying occurs - point to it, hold the line, talk after
Anti bullying poster printable resources for home and classroom
Find a free anti bullying poster, printable anti bullying poster PDF, and no bullying sign for the classroom to help children understand that hurting others is never okay. Ideal for parents, teachers and counselors working with kids aged 2-10.
Content and play worlds that offer, in an original and captivating way, solutions to conflicts and an inclusive, unifying dialogue.
An anti bullying poster is a simple visual that reminds children that hurting other people - with hands, words, or by leaving them out - is never okay. It's a boundary tool used by parents, teachers and counselors to set a clear, shared rule before difficult moments happen, so there's something calm to point to when they do.
The Catbears anti bullying poster is designed for children aged 2 to 10. The visuals are simple enough for toddlers, while the message stays meaningful for older kids who are still learning to handle big feelings and treat others with care.
This poster is designed for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists. It works at home on the bedroom or kitchen wall, in the classroom as a daily reminder, or in a counseling setting as a reference point during conversations.
Yes. Visual supports like this poster are especially effective for children who benefit from clear, concrete, non-verbal reminders. Instead of relying on in-the-moment talking, the poster provides a consistent visual boundary that children can see and reference every day.
Pick a calm moment - not right after an incident. Look at the poster together and talk about what bullying really is: hitting, pushing, name-calling, leaving someone out, humiliating them. Then make the agreement together: we don't do that here, because we are people who care for each other. That shared conversation is what makes the poster work later.
Stop it calmly and immediately. One clear sentence: "We don't do that." Point to the poster if it helps. Don't lecture in the moment - just hold the line. Once things are calm, that's when the real conversation happens: what was going on inside, what they needed, and what they could do differently next time.
Yes, completely free. Download, print, and use it as many times as you like - at home, in the classroom, or in your practice. No sign-up required.
They're designed as a pair. The Better Than Hitting social story teaches children why we don't hurt others and gives them safer ways to handle big feelings - squeezing, stomping, breathing, asking for help. The poster stays on the wall as the daily reminder of that lesson. Read the story in calm moments, and let the poster do the work in hard ones.
The Catbears is an EdTech initiative founded by a multidisciplinary team of therapists, educators, and creative designers. Our mission is to help children develop emotional literacy and conflict-resolution skills. All content is developed in close collaboration with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and classroom teachers.
