Lesson Plan
Buddies Not Bullies Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, understand their impact on peers, and practice the Stop, Walk, Talk strategy to support friends and safely intervene.
Teaching bullying prevention early builds empathy, fosters a safe classroom environment, and empowers students with skills to promote kindness and stand up for themselves and others.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Time & Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Stop, Walk, Talk
10 minutes
Step 4
Kindness Pledge & Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Buddies Not Bullies
What Is Kindness?
Kind vs. Unkind Actions
Spot the Bullying
Bullying Behaviors & Feelings
Stop, Walk, Talk
Practice Stop, Walk, Talk
Our Kindness Pledge
You’re a Buddy, Not a Bully!

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