A screen makes it easy to forget there's a real person on the other side - so the reminder has to be somewhere they can see it every day.
The poster works because it was there before the storm.
- Hang it near where kids use devices - a spot they see every day
- Talk about it together during a calm moment, before anything happens
- When words hurt - online or off - point to it calmly, one sentence, no debate
Over time you'll see progress
Children who grow up with a clear line around hurting others - in person and online - learn that there are better ways to be heard and to belong, and that the grownups around them will always hold that line.
Teaching children that kind words matter online too - and not to stay silent when they see someone hurt - is one of the most important things we do as grownups.
How to Use:
- Print and hang near where kids use devices
- Talk about it together during a calm moment - before anything happens
- When cyberbullying occurs - point to it, hold the line, talk after
Cyber bullying poster printable resources for home and classroom
Find a free cyber bullying poster, printable cyberbullying poster PDF, and online bullying sign for the classroom to help children learn that kind words matter online too. 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.
A cyber bullying poster is a simple visual that reminds children that hurting someone through a screen - mean messages, leaving them out of group chats, sharing something to shame them - is still bullying. It's a boundary tool for parents, teachers and counselors to set a shared rule about kindness online before difficult moments happen.
The Catbears cyber bullying poster is designed for children aged 2 to 10. The visuals are simple enough for young children just starting with devices, while the message stays meaningful for older kids navigating group chats and games.
This poster is designed for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists. Hang it at home near where kids use devices, in the classroom or computer area, or use it 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 cyberbullying really is: mean messages, leaving someone out online, sharing things to embarrass them. Then make the agreement together: we don't do that here, because there's a real person on the other side of the screen. 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. The poster stays on the wall as the daily reminder - that kind hands and kind words matter, on a screen and off it. 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.
