Lesson Plan

Bullying or Not? Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will define bullying, identify its key characteristics, and distinguish between bullying and non-bullying behaviors through discussion and a sorting activity.

Establishing a clear understanding of bullying helps students recognize unfair behaviors early, fostering a safer and more respectful classroom community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Define Bullying

5 minutes

Step 3

Sorting Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Bullying vs. Non-Bullying

What is Bullying?

Examples: Bullying or Not?

Sorting Activity Instructions

Key Takeaways

Activity

Lesson Plan

Bullying or Not? Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will explore and describe how bullying makes people feel by identifying emotions tied to different bullying scenarios and mapping those feelings.

Understanding the emotional impact of bullying fosters empathy, supports a caring classroom community, and helps students recognize why kindness matters.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Discuss Feelings

5 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Mapping Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Feelings and Bullying

Common Feelings from Bullying

Discuss Feelings

Emotion Mapping Activity Instructions

Key Takeaways

Activity

Lesson Plan

Bullying or Not? Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice assertive responses and bystander strategies to safely address bullying situations through discussion and role-play.

Equipping students with clear skills to speak up and support peers builds confidence, fosters a culture of kindness, and reduces bullying in the classroom.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Review

3 minutes

Step 2

Teach Assertive Responses

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Assertive Responses

Strategy 1: Speak Up

Strategy 2: Ask for Help

Strategy 3: Support the Target

Role-Play Activity Instructions

Key Takeaways

Activity

Lesson Plan

Bullying or Not? Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will collaborate to create a classroom anti-bullying pledge, articulate shared commitments, and demonstrate understanding by signing and displaying the pledge.

Developing a shared classroom pledge empowers students to take ownership of positive behaviors, reinforces lessons on bullying prevention, and creates a visible commitment to kindness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Review and Reflect

3 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Classroom Pledge

5 minutes

Step 3

Pledge Creation Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Finalize and Sign Pledge

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Classroom Pledge

What Is a Pledge?

Examples of Pledge Statements

Pledge Creation Instructions