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Be A Buddy Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, express empathy for peers, and practice positive interventions to support classmates.

Building awareness and empathy helps create a safe, inclusive classroom where students feel valued and know how to respond kindly when they see bullying. This lesson equips 2nd graders with real strategies for kindness and allyship.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Definition

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Sorting

10 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Practice

8 minutes

Step 5

Class Debrief and Kindness Pledge

2 minutes

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Be A Buddy

What Is Bullying?

Sorting Scenarios

How Does It Feel?

Role-Play Practice

Be A Buddy Pledge

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Discussion

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Be A Buddy

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