Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define bullying, identify its types, and reflect on personal experiences to build empathy and awareness.
Understanding bullying helps students recognize harmful behaviors early, fostering empathy and a supportive classroom environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflective Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down Discussion
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Understanding Bullying
What Is Bullying?
Types of Bullying
Reflective Activity
Group Discussion
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will define empathy, practice perspective-taking in bullying scenarios, and role-play compassionate responses to strengthen understanding and supportive actions.
Empathy empowers students to understand peers’ feelings, reducing bullying by fostering respect, support, and positive peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
7 minutes
Step 3
Perspective-Taking Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Reflection
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Building Empathy
What Is Empathy?
Why Empathy Matters
Strategies for Showing Empathy
Perspective-Taking Activity
Role-Play Reflection
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what it means to be a bystander, explore safe intervention strategies, and practice stepping in to support peers experiencing bullying.
Empowering students with bystander intervention skills helps transform passive witnesses into active allies, reducing bullying incidents and fostering a safe classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
7 minutes
Step 3
Intervention Planning Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
8 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Taking Action – Bystander Intervention
What Is a Bystander?
Intervention Strategies
Intervention Planning Activity
Role-Play Practice & Feedback
Key Takeaways & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will design and commit to a sustained positive classroom culture by collaborating on an action plan, creating a class pledge, and making personal support commitments.
Empowering students to co-create and uphold respectful norms builds ownership, strengthens peer support, and prevents bullying long-term.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Teaching Input
7 minutes
Step 3
Action Planning Project
12 minutes
Step 4
Presentation & Commitment
6 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Sustaining a Positive Classroom Culture
Review & Insights
Co-Creating Classroom Norms
Action Planning Project
Presentation & Commitment
Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead
Project Guide
Activity
