UNITED IN ORANGE! Unity Day: Anti-Bullying Newspaper & Activities for Kids 2026

A meaningful Unity Day 2026 anti-bullying newspaper and activity pack introduces young learners to the importance of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Celebrated on 21 October 2026, Unity Day encourages schools and communities to stand together against bullying, wear orange and help everyone feel welcome. This resource combines informative reading, creative activities, critical thinking and classroom challenges. 

Included in this newspaper and activity package:

Main Article – Unity Day: Together Against Bullying! – introduces Unity Day, its purpose, the meaning of wearing orange and how kindness, acceptance and inclusion can help prevent bullying (pages 1–3).

Fast Facts – seven facts covering Unity Day’s date, its purpose, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, National Bullying Prevention Month, orange clothing and positive action against bullying (page 2).

History Corner – How Did Unity Day Begin? – explores the campaign’s beginnings, PACER’s involvement, the introduction of Unity Day in 2011 and its message of community support (page 3).

Discussion & Critical Thinking Corners – six questions exploring speaking up, listening, individuality, online bullying, safe actions and the importance of preventing bullying throughout the year (page 4).

Riddle Time + Joke Time – includes a unity-themed riddle and an orange-themed joke about inclusion (page 5).

Activity 1 – Design Your Orange Unity Poster! – a creative drawing and colouring activity where children design a poster featuring a slogan, three orange symbols representing kindness, acceptance and inclusion, and a positive message (page 5).

DIY Activity – Break the Silence! Become a Unity Day Upstander! – three school-based scenarios encourage children to consider bullying, exclusion, hurtful messages and safe ways to support others (page 5).

Kids’ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge – six multiple-choice questions covering Unity Day’s purpose, orange colour, PACER, the celebration month, inclusion and being an upstander (page 6).

DIY Activity – Build a Classroom Unity Chain! – children create a paper chain featuring positive actions that encourage kindness, acceptance and inclusion, with an extra challenge to develop 25 different actions (page 7).

Organisation Profile – PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center – introduces the organisation behind Unity Day and its work promoting bullying prevention and safer school communities (page 8).

Special Topic Word Bank – seven definitions covering Unity, Kindness, Acceptance, Inclusion, Bullying, Upstanderand Empathy (page 8). 

To Sum Things Up – reinforces Unity Day’s message of standing against bullying, respecting differences, including others and seeking support when needed (pages 8–9).

Important Reminder for Young Readers + Safety Tips – general guidance on understanding difficult news, asking questions, speaking with trusted adults and approaching worrying topics calmly (page 10).

Kids’ Quiz Answer Key + Riddle Answer – provides all six multiple-choice answers alongside the riddle answer, “Unity!” (page 11).

This article package combines a Unity Day 2026 reading with Fast Facts, campaign history, six critical-thinking questions, an Orange Unity Poster activity, three upstander scenarios, a Classroom Unity Chain craft, six-question quiz with answers, PACER organisation profile, key vocabulary and a riddle with its answer.

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