Tell students that the story is about a young boy who was bullied at his old school, and when he starts going to a new school, he wonders if the students will treat him the same way.
- Ask students if they have ever felt worried or sad because they didn’t want to go somewhere. Ask students to share their experiences and explain the feelings they experienced.
- Ask students if to raise their hand if someone has ever called them names or teased them. Encourage students to share how it made them feel. Was it friend, family member or stranger?
- Ask students to raise their hand if they have ever had to change schools. Ask them to explain how they felt before they went to the new school. Did their feelings change after they got to the school? Why or why not?