The thought of children barely old enough to read singling out and tormenting other youngsters is disturbing and uncomfortable to contemplate. Yet researchers have found that bullying begins among preschool children and peaks in grades six through eight. It is a reality of which elementary school teachers are acutely aware and one that no school can afford to ignore. Although bullying has lasting psychological, physical and academic repercussions, it is not uncommon to encounter the attitude that such behavior is an unfortunate but unavoidable part of childhood. Bullying is not inevitable, however, and there are many ways to alter the behavior that leads children to mistreat each other. Bullying does not have to be a part of growing up. All children need to understand how serious bullying is, especially since most students are likely at some point to be either the perpetrator, target or witness of bullying behavior. This article discusses anti-bullying strategies that focus on the bullies, the victims, and the bystanders, as educating all three groups is crucial to putting an end to bullying.