Lesson Plan
Bully Busters Lesson Plan
Students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, practice safe ways to respond, and explore friendship-building actions through discussion, role-play, and drawing activities.
Early recognition and safe response to bullying builds empathy, confidence, and positive peer connections, reducing harm and fostering a supportive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 3
Independent Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Conclusion and Review
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Be a Buddy, Not a Bully Lesson Plan
Students will identify bullying behaviors, practice empathy by recognizing peers’ feelings, and develop supportive strategies to act as caring buddies instead of bullies.
Teaching students to recognize bullying and respond with kindness builds empathy, promotes a positive classroom community, and provides targeted support for developing healthy social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 3
Independent Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Conclusion and Review
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Be a Buddy, Not a Bully
What Is Bullying?
How Does Bullying Feel?
Be a Buddy Rules
Bully vs Buddy Scenarios
Role-Play Practice
Drawing Activity
Share & Wrap-Up
Activity
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
