Anti-Bullying Week 2026: Break the Silence Newspaper, Reading & Activities PACK!

A timely Anti-Bullying Week 2026 and Odd Socks Day current events newspaper and activity pack helps young learners explore the theme “Break the Silence”, celebrating individuality, kindness, inclusion and the importance of speaking up safely. Covering 16–20 November 2026, this resource combines informative reading, creative activities, critical thinking and classroom challenges. 

Included in your child's newspaper and activity package:

Main Article – Anti-Bullying Week 2026: Break the Silence, Make a Difference! – introduces the campaign, explains different forms of bullying and explores how speaking up, listening and seeking support can make a difference (pages 1–3).

Odd Socks Day 2026 – explains why children and adults wear mismatched socks on Monday, 16 November, celebrating individuality and respecting differences (page 2).

Fast Facts – seven facts covering the campaign dates, 2026 theme, Odd Socks Day, bullying, bystanders, upstanders and trusted adults (page 2).

Person Profile – Andy Day – introduces the children’s television presenter and his connection to Andy and the Odd Socks, highlighting music, friendship and kindness (page 3).

Discussion & Critical Thinking Corners – six questions exploring bullying, speaking up, listening, individuality, online behaviour and safe ways to help others (page 4).

Riddle Time + Joke Time – includes an Odd Socks Day riddle and a friendship-themed joke (page 5).

Activity 1 – Design Your Odd Socks! – a creative drawing and colouring activity where children design two different socks, identify three things that make them unique, list three ways to show respect and create an anti-bullying slogan (page 5).

DIY Activity – Break the Silence! – a scenario-based activity asking learners to identify three safe ways to support someone experiencing exclusion, including speaking to a trusted adult (page 5).

Kids’ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge – six multiple-choice questions covering Anti-Bullying Week, Odd Socks Day, the campaign theme, upstanders and seeking support (page 6).

DIY Activity – Create a Classroom Kindness Charter – students develop five classroom promises about respect, inclusion, reporting bullying, online behaviour and celebrating differences, with an optional poster challenge (page 7).

History Corner – How Did Anti-Bullying Week Begin? – explores the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the campaign’s beginnings, Odd Socks Day and the importance of kindness and respect (pages 8–9).

Special Topic Word Bank – seven definitions covering Bullying, Cyberbullying, Bystander, Upstander, Empathy, Individuality and Respect (page 8). 

To Sum Things Up – reinforces the importance of speaking up safely, supporting others, celebrating differences and preventing bullying throughout the year (page 9).

Important Reminder for Young Readers + Safety Tips – general guidance on understanding difficult news, asking questions and seeking support from trusted adults (page 10).

Kids’ Quiz Answer Key – provides the correct answers to all six multiple-choice questions for easy marking (page 11).

This article pack combines an Anti-Bullying Week 2026 reading with Fast Facts, an Andy Day profile, six critical-thinking questions, Odd Socks drawing activity, Break the Silence scenario task, Classroom Kindness Charter, six-question quiz with answers, campaign history and key vocabulary.

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