Lesson Plan
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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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Be A Buddy
What Is Bullying?
Sorting Scenarios
How Does It Feel?
Role-Play Practice
Be A Buddy Pledge

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Discussion

