Bully Blockers Role-Play Scenarios

Use these scenario cards in small groups. Each group chooses one card. Two students role-play:
• Target (the student being bullied)
• Bystander (the friend/peer who sees it happening)

Encourage students to practice:
– Calm, assertive language (“Stop. That hurts.”)
– Seeking help from a trusted adult
– Showing empathy & support to the target

1. Lunchroom Name-Calling

Scenario: During lunch, a group of classmates is teasing Taylor by calling them “weird” and laughing loudly.

2. Excluding from Recess Game

Scenario: On the playground, Riley’s friends won’t let them join the kickball game. They say, “You’re too slow. Go away.”

3. Mean Group Chat Messages

Scenario: In a class group chat, someone posts a screenshot of Maya’s private message and writes mean comments under it.

4. Rumor Spreading on Social Media

Scenario: Someone creates a fake account to post a rumor about Sam on a social media page, and classmates start sharing it.

5. Hurtful Texts

Scenario: Kendra gets repeated texts calling her names and telling her she doesn’t belong at their school.

6. Pushing in the Hallway

Scenario: While walking to class, Jordan gets bumped and pushed by a student who says, “Watch where you’re going.”

After role-playing:

1. Discuss what felt challenging about speaking up.
2. Identify one thing bystanders can say or do to help.
3. Share one idea for where to find adult support if bullying continues.

Feelings Emoji Cards

Print and cut out each card. Use these in discussions to help students identify and match emotions that victims of bullying might feel.

• 😢 Sad
• 😨 Scared
• 😡 Angry
• 😔 Lonely
• 😳 Embarrassed
• 😥 Anxious
• 😟 Worried
• 💔 Hurt
• 😔 Left Out
• 😊 Supported

Usage:

• Lay cards face up and ask students to pick one that matches how a bullied peer might feel.
• Encourage students to explain why they chose that emotion.
• Use cards during role-play debriefs to discuss emotional impacts.

Digital Citizenship Pledge

I promise to follow these guidelines to be a responsible and respectful digital citizen:

1. I will treat everyone with kindness and respect online.
2. I will think before I post or share any message, picture, or video.
3. I will stand up for others in safe ways if I see bullying or mean behavior.
4. I will ask for help from a trusted adult if I see something that makes me uncomfortable.
5. I will protect my personal information and my friends’ information.

Sign your name: ____________________________ Date: __________

Reflection Questions

1. Why is it important to be kind and respectful online?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. What steps will you take before posting to make sure your message is positive?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. If you see someone being bullied online, what will you do to help?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

4. Write one personal goal you have for practicing positive digital citizenship this week:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Bully Blockers Exit Ticket

Name: _______________________ Date: ___________

1. List one example of bullying (in person or online) you learned about today:
   
   
   
   

2. What is one action you will take if you see someone being bullied in person?
   
   
   
   

3. What is one action you will take if you see someone being bullied online?
   
   
   
   

4. Choose one statement from the Digital Citizenship Pledge that you think is most important. Explain why it matters to you:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

5. How do you think standing up for others can make our classroom safer and more respectful?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

6. Choose an emoji from the Feelings Emoji Cards that shows how you feel after today’s lesson: ________