Helps children spot simple, kind actions they can take when a peer is excluded, bullied or left out during play. The colourful poster is suited to primary school pupils and can support classroom discussions, friendship work, anti-bullying lessons, nurture groups and social skills sessions.
Print and display the poster in a classroom, corridor, therapy room, family support space or after-school setting so children have clear reminders about what to do when someone is being left out. It gives young children practical friendship choices, such as asking the child to play, sitting next to them, inviting them into a group, smiling and saying hello, and telling an adult if the exclusion keeps happening.
The poster is especially useful for primary school teachers, teaching assistants, school counsellors, social workers, play therapists and parents who are supporting children with friendship problems, playground exclusion, bullying, social confidence or peer relationship skills. The wording is short and direct, making it suitable for younger kids who need visual prompts rather than long explanations.
Alongside the positive actions, the poster includes a clear “remember not to” section. Children are reminded not to ignore it, join in, laugh at the child being excluded, or gossip about them. This makes it useful for bystander behaviour work, anti-bullying activities, circle time, PSHE lessons and social emotional learning sessions where children are learning how to respond safely and kindly.
The design uses bright cartoon animals and bold phrases, including “Be kind. Be inclusive. Be awesome” and “Everyone belongs. Everyone matters.” These phrases can be used as quick discussion prompts with children, for example asking what inclusion looks like at break time, how it feels to be left out, and which action they could try first if they notice it happening.
For one-to-one work, the poster can support conversations with a child who has been excluded, a child who has joined in with unkind behaviour, or a child who wants to help but is not sure what to do. It works well as a simple social skills poster for kids, a friendship skills visual, an inclusion classroom display, or a printable anti-bullying reminder. Created by Edita Stiborova.
