Why is Everybody Always Picking on Us? Curriculum

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Understanding Prejudice: A Guide for Young People

This downloadable guide is for young people who want to understand why unfair treatment happens and how to handle it peacefully. Through engaging lessons and hands-on activities, it breaks down where prejudice comes from and how we can move past it.

Why This Matters

Prejudice plays a big role in bullying and discrimination—whether at school, at home, at work, or even across the world. Despite ongoing efforts to stop bullying, it still happens, often because of hidden biases. But where do those biases come from? Are they based on real differences, or are they something we’re taught to believe?

This guide helps young people dig into those questions and uncover the roots of prejudice. By understanding how our minds develop biases and fears, students learn to recognize and challenge prejudice—both in themselves and in the world around them.

What Students Will Learn

• How Prejudice Starts – Students will dive into how the brain forms biases and how things like culture, society, and family can reinforce them.
• The Real Impact of Prejudice – Through discussions and activities, students will see how prejudice leads to pain and division, whether it’s based on race, nationality, gender, sexuality, religion, or other differences.
• Handling Prejudice in a Positive Way – Practical tools and exercises help students navigate situations where they feel targeted. Instead of reacting with fear or anger, they’ll learn to respond with confidence, understanding, and compassion.
• Building Empathy – This guide encourages young people to step into others’ shoes, challenge stereotypes, and rethink the way they see the world.

A Hands-On, Engaging Curriculum

• Designed for Active Learning – This curriculum keeps students engaged with interactive activities, discussions, and role-playing exercises that challenge them to reflect on their own biases and develop practical conflict-resolution skills. Each lesson builds on the last, creating a structured and comprehensive approach to understanding prejudice.
• A Valuable Tool for Educators & Parents – More than just a resource for students, this curriculum is designed to support teachers, parents, and counselors in guiding young people through complex conversations about prejudice and bullying. With clear lesson plans and thoughtful discussion prompts, it helps create meaningful learning experiences in classrooms, homes, and communities.

Key Features of the Curriculum

• Made for Ages 8-14 – The lessons use clear, relatable language and real-world examples that connect with young learners.
• Easy-to-Access PDF – Downloadable and ready to use across devices, making it perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, and online learning.
• Flexible & Comprehensive – Use it as a full program or pick and choose lessons that fit your needs.
• Real-Life Scenarios & Role-Playing – Interactive exercises help students see how prejudice plays out in everyday life and practice responding in constructive ways.

Raising the Next Generation of Compassionate Leaders

This curriculum gives young people the tools to recognize and overcome prejudice while helping them build empathy and confidence. By challenging biases and learning how to navigate difficult situations with respect and understanding, students will be better prepared to create positive, meaningful connections throughout their lives.

Give kids the skills to stand up to prejudice with this downloadable curriculum—an invaluable resource for schools, educators, and families.