The Facts:

85% of bullying is witnessed.*

In majority of cases bullying stops within 10 seconds when peers intervene, or do not support the bullying behavior.**

Bullying is a learned behavior and can be unlearned.*

Adults who are bullied as children are more likely to suffer from depression in adulthood.**

Bullying occurs every 7 minutes on the playground and every 25 minutes in the classroom.**

Children who are bullies are more likely to be abusive in relationships and be involved in criminal activity.*

Learners need to move their bodies in imitation to what they are learning.***

Movement helps stimulate learning, brain development and memory.***

Dance and music allows for expression and touches people on a deeper level.****

Resources for Stats:

*Region of Waterloo Public Health

**Public Safety Canada

***Movement Activates Learning By: Sarah Major CEO Child 1st Publications

****Music and Learning By: Kimberly L. Keith