| Name: ______________________________ | Date: ______________ |
Instructions
- Be a Kindness Detective: notice what is happening and think about safe choices.
- Bullying is repeated unkind behavior that hurts someone or uses unfair power.
- If bullying happens, tell a trusted adult and keep asking for help.
- You can help by including others, speaking kindly, and getting adult support.
Example: Mia is repeatedly left out of a game by the same group. Is this a kind choice or a bullying concern? What should Mia do?
Answer: It is a bullying concern. Mia should tell a trusted adult and ask for help.
Part 1: Kindness Clues
Complete each sentence with the best word.
1. A person who can help keep you safe is a trusted __________.
2. Bullying is usually repeated and can make someone feel __________.
3. Using calm words to ask someone to stop is one safe __________.
4. When you see bullying, you should tell a trusted adult instead of keeping it a __________.
Part 2: Safe Choices
Choose the safest and kindest response.
5. You see a child being teased again and again. What should you do?
| ○ A. Join in so you fit in | ○ B. Tell a trusted adult |
| ○ C. Tease the group back | ○ D. Pretend nothing happened |
6. Someone sends an unkind message online. What is a helpful first step?
| ○ A. Send an even meaner message | ○ B. Share it with everyone |
| ○ C. Save evidence and tell a trusted adult | ○ D. Give your password to the sender |
7. Which sentence is a respectful way to set a boundary?
| ○ A. Stop. I do not like that. | ○ B. Everyone will hate you. |
| ○ C. I will get revenge. | ○ D. You are the worst person ever. |
8. If the first adult does not help enough, what can you do?
| ○ A. Give up | ○ B. Keep it secret |
| ○ C. Tell another trusted adult | ○ D. Blame yourself |
Part 3: Fact Check
Write True or False for each statement.
9. A person who is bullied is never to blame for someone else's unkind behavior. True / False
10. Asking for help is a strong and sensible choice. True / False
11. Bullying only happens when people are in the same room. True / False
12. Joining in with bullying can make the harm worse. True / False
13. You should keep bullying secret if someone tells you not to tell. True / False
Part 4: Support Squad
Match each situation with the safest helpful action.
| 14. | Someone is hurt or in immediate danger. | __________ | A. Include them when it is safe and tell a trusted adult. |
| 15. | You receive repeated unkind online messages. | __________ | B. Explain what you saw or heard honestly and clearly. |
| 16. | You notice someone being left out repeatedly. | __________ | C. Listen, believe them, and help them reach a trusted adult. |
| 17. | A classmate tells you about bullying. | __________ | D. Get help from a nearby trusted adult right away. |
| 18. | An adult asks what happened. | __________ | E. Do not reply, save the messages, and report them with adult help. |
Part 5: Kindness Detective (optional challenge)
Answer each question in a complete sentence.
19. Name two trusted adults you could talk to if bullying happens. |
20. Why is it helpful to write down what happened when bullying occurs? |
21. What could you say to support someone who is being bullied? |
22. What is one safe way to show kindness to someone who feels left out? |
Answer Key
| 1. | adult |
| 2. | hurt |
| 3. | choice |
| 4. | secret |
| 5. | B (Tell a trusted adult) |
| 6. | C (Save evidence and tell a trusted adult) |
| 7. | A (Stop. I do not like that.) |
| 8. | C (Tell another trusted adult) |
| 9. | True |
| 10. | True |
| 11. | False |
| 12. | True |
| 13. | False |
| 14. | D (Get help from a nearby trusted adult right away.) |
| 15. | E (Do not reply, save the messages, and report them with adult help.) |
| 16. | A (Include them when it is safe and tell a trusted adult.) |
| 17. | C (Listen, believe them, and help them reach a trusted adult.) |
| 18. | B (Explain what you saw or heard honestly and clearly.) |
| 19. | Possible answers include a parent, caregiver, teacher, school counselor, coach, or another trusted adult. |
| 20. | It helps you remember important details so an adult can understand and respond. |
| 21. | I am sorry this happened. You do not deserve it. Let us tell a trusted adult together. |
| 22. | I could invite them to join an activity or sit with them. |