Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand what bullying is and how to respond to it.
Materials and Prep
- No materials required
- Prior knowledge of what makes someone a good friend
Activities
Watch a short animated video about bullying and discuss what happened in the video.
Role-play different scenarios where someone is being bullied and practice standing up for them.
Create a poster with drawings and words that promote kindness and friendship.
Read a storybook about friendship and discuss how the characters in the story treat each other.
Talking Points
"Bullying is when someone is mean to another person on purpose, over and over again."
"Bullying can happen at school, on the playground, or even online."
"It's important to stand up for someone who is being bullied and tell a grown-up about it."
"Being a good friend means treating others with kindness and respect."
"We should always try to include everyone and make sure nobody feels left out."
"If someone is being mean to you, it's okay to tell them to stop and walk away."