Bullying is defined as repeated intentional behavior that physically or mentally harms a person. Bullies usually wish to gain power over the person being bullied (Besag, 1989). There are three types of bullying: physical, verbal, covert or social, and cyberbullying (Building Respectful and Safe Schools of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, 2010). In school-age children, bullying can occur in places such as the school building, on the Internet, and on the bus (definition of bullying). Bullying is less present in elementary schools, such as 4th grade, than in higher grades, but that doesn't mean it doesn't occur. It is estimated that more than 3.2 million students are victims of bullying each year (Do Something). Studies have shown that verbal abuse is the most common type of bullying in elementary school children (Bentley & Li, 1996). Furthermore, physical bullying develops and increases in elementary school. Younger children are usually targeted by upperclassmen. Boys make up the majority of bullies in this age group. Most bullying takes place on a playground. If a child is bullied in elementary school, he or she has a much higher chance of becoming deviant in later years than someone who is not bullied (Kumpulainen & Rasanen, 2000). The goal of this bullying intervention program for 4th graders is for children to understand what bullying is and what to do when they witness bullying and are being bullied. It is hoped that this program will also reduce future cases of bullying. For a 60-minute program, an assembly will be held led by the principal, a few teachers, preferably those who teach fourth graders, and school counselors. The program will begin by asking children what they think bullying is. After a couple of responses, the official definition will be shared and examples will be used to support this definition. A short video will then be shown that further addresses bullying from the children's perspective. Having a video of kids talking about bullying would make it easier for fourth graders to relate to and understand. It will take about 10 minutes. After the video, the program will move on to discuss the reasons why some children are at risk of being bullied, such as visible differences and disabilities. Children will be taught that they should see other people's differences in a positive way and celebrate them.