Lesson Plan
Buddy Up, Stand Up Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, build empathy for peers, and practice standing up against bullying through interactive videos, discussions, and differentiated activities tailored to Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade learners.
Early anti-bullying education fosters empathy, empowers students to become upstanders, and creates a positive, supportive classroom culture where everyone feels safe and respected.
Audience
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
1 hour
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Bullying
20–25 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Types of Bullying
20–25 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Building Empathy
20–25 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Becoming an Upstander
20–25 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Conflict Resolution Strategies
20–25 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Kindness in Action
20–25 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Anti-Bullying Creativity
20–25 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Review and Friendship Bingo
20–25 minutes
Slide Deck
Buddy Up, Stand Up: Bullying Awareness
What Is Bullying?
Types of Bullying
Bystander vs. Upstander
Step 1: Notice Bullying
Step 2: Speak Up
Step 3: Get Help
Step 4: Be a Friend
Conflict Resolution: Stop
Conflict Resolution: Talk
Conflict Resolution: Solve
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Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Activity
Game
Warm Up
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