The Juice Box Bully

A boy starts at a new school and begins acting like a bully, until his classmates step in and teach him about a promise to stand up instead of standing by.

For the kid navigating a new classroom and figuring out what kind of friend to be, this one names the hard stuff directly.

• Big idea: Standing by is its own choice — real community means kids stepping in for each other, not staying silent.
• Vibes: Direct, thoughtful, conversation-starting rather than sweet.

• are working on speaking up instead of staying quiet
• are navigating a new school or classroom
• respond well to honest talk about bullying
• are learning about keeping a promise to do the right thing

• Story & problem-solving: What did Pete's classmates do when he started behaving badly?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Pete felt when his classmates talked to him about the Promise?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever seen someone being unkind and had to decide what to do about it?
• Imagination: What would you say to a new kid at school who was struggling to make good choices?
• Making a promise: What do you think it means to make the Promise instead of just watching?