Lesson Plan
Shield Up! Lesson Plan
Students will identify bullying and cyberbullying, understand their impact, and practice three coping strategies through interactive discussion, activities, and a scenario game.
Bullying and cyberbullying harm mental health and learning. This trauma-informed, neurodiverse-friendly lesson builds awareness, empathy, and equips students with practical coping tools to foster a safer peer environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Coping Strategies
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Cyberbullying Scenarios
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Shield Up!
Today’s Objectives
What Is Bullying?
What Is Cyberbullying?
Why It Matters
Three Coping Strategies
Strategy Spotlight: Deep Breathing
Game Time: Cyberbullying Scenarios
Cool-Down & Reflection
Thank You!

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Discussion


Activity


Game


Warm Up


Cool Down

