Be a Buddy Not a Bully Lesson Plan Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!
Lesson Plan • Pre-primary 1 & 2
60 Minutes
Objective
Students will be able to define peer support and allyship in simple terms, identify ways to help their friends, and understand the importance of being kind and standing up for others.
Why This Matters
Learning about peer support and allyship helps young children develop empathy, kindness, and social responsibility. These skills are crucial for building a positive classroom community and fostering healthy relationships.
Details
Pre-primary 1 & 2
60 Minutes
Interactive Session
Teacher Preparation (15 mins)
Review all generated materials (Slides, Script, Worksheet, Reading).
Print Helping Hands Worksheet for each student.
Gather Buddy Builder materials (construction paper, crayons, glue).
Prepare stickers/rewards for Kindness Catch Game.
Set up projector for Slide Deck.
Instructional Sequence
5
Warm Up: How Do You Feel?
Check-in and transition to friendship topic.
Ask students to share one feeling and why.
Explain: today is about helping friends feel good.
10
Introduction: What is a Buddy?
Defining 'buddy' and 'peer support'.
Use Slides 1-2 to introduce buddy concepts.
Facilitate discussion using Discussion Prompts 1 & 2.
10
Story Time: The Kind Crocodile
Narrative modeling of kindness and allyship.
Read The Kind Crocodile aloud.
Discuss Slide 3 and prompts 3 & 4.
15
Activity: Helping Hands
Creative application of support concepts.
Distribute Helping Hands Worksheet .
Students draw/write ways they can help friends.
Use Slide 4 for visual guidance.
10
Game: Kindness Catch
Active practice of kind words.
Play catch with a soft item in a circle.
Catcher says one kind thing or ally action.
10
Wrap-up & Cool Down
Reflection and dismissal.
Recap main ideas using Slide 5 .
Complete Cool Down: One Kind Thing exit ticket.
Be a Buddy Slide Deck Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!
What does it mean to be a good friend?
Teacher Notes: Welcome students and introduce the topic. Ask them what they think a 'buddy' is.
What is Peer Support?
🤝
Helping your friends
✨
Being kind to everyone
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Working together
Teacher Notes: Explain what peer support means with simple examples. Emphasize helping each other.
What is an Ally?
🦁
Standing up for your friends
🏠
Making sure everyone feels safe
📢
Using your voice to help others
Teacher Notes: Introduce allyship simply—standing up for others. Connect to the story we will read.
The Kind Crocodile
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How did the crocodile help his friends?
😢
What did the crocodile do when someone was sad?
Teacher Notes: After reading "The Kind Crocodile," discuss how Charlie showed support and was an ally.
Helping Hands Activity
1
Draw or write ways you can help a friend.
2
Think: What does a helpful hand look like?
Teacher Notes: Explain the 'Helping Hands' activity. Students will draw or write ways they can help.
Be a Buddy, Be an Ally!
💖
Be kind to all
🤝
Help your friends
🛡️
Stand up for others
🌟
Make friends special
Teacher Notes: Recap main points. Encourage them to practice these every day!
Be a Buddy Teacher Script Teacher Script: Be a Buddy
A step-by-step guide for facilitating the 60-minute lesson.
0-5 MIN
Warm Up: How Do You Feel?
"Good morning, everyone! Let's start our day by checking in with our feelings. I want each of you to think about how you are feeling right now. When it's your turn, tell us one feeling and, if you want, why you feel that way. For example, 'I feel happy because the sun is shining!'"
"Thank you for sharing, everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important: how we can help our friends feel good, just like we like to feel good. We're going to learn how to be the best buddies ever!"
5-15 MIN
Introduction: What is a Buddy?
Refer to Slide 1
"Our lesson today is called 'Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!' What do you think a 'buddy' is? Can anyone tell me what it means to be a good friend?"
Refer to Slide 2
"Peer support means helping our friends. It's like when you see a friend struggling with their blocks, and you offer to help them build. It's about being kind, helping everyone, and working together. Why do you think it's important to help our friends?"
Refer to Slide 3
"Being an ally means standing up for your friends. It's when you see someone being unkind, and you tell an adult or you tell the person to stop. It means making sure everyone feels safe. Does anyone have an idea of when they might need to be an ally?"
15-25 MIN
Story Time: The Kind Crocodile
"Now, I have a special story for us called 'The Kind Crocodile'. Listen carefully to see how Charlie the crocodile is a good buddy and an ally to his friends."
(Read 'The Kind Crocodile' Reading Material Aloud)
Refer to Slide 4
"Wow, wasn't that a lovely story? How did Charlie help his friends? What did he do when someone was sad or needed help?"
25-40 MIN
Activity: Helping Hands
Refer to Slide 5
"Now it's your turn! I'm giving each of you a Helping Hands Worksheet. On this paper, I want you to draw or write one way you can help a friend today. Think about what a helpful hand looks like!"
(Teacher: Circulate and assist students. Encourage them to share their ideas with a partner.)
40-50 MIN
Game: Kindness Catch
"Great job with your helping hands! Now, let's play 'Kindness Catch'! When you catch the ball, say one kind thing you can do for a friend, then gently pass it to another friend. Let's see how many kind ideas we have!"
50-60 MIN
Wrap-up & Cool Down
Refer to Slide 6
"Remember to always be kind, help your friends, and stand up for others! Before you go, draw one kind thing you will try to do today on this 'One Kind Thing' exit ticket."
The Kind Crocodile Story Reading 🐊
The Kind Crocodile
A Jungle Tale of Friendship
Once upon a time, in a bright green jungle, lived a very friendly crocodile named Charlie. Charlie wasn't like other crocodiles who loved to splash and make big noises. Charlie loved to help his friends.
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One sunny morning, Charlie saw his friend, Monkey, trying to reach a juicy red apple high up in a tree. Monkey jumped and stretched, but the apple was too high. Charlie, with his long, strong tail, gently tapped the branch. Wobble, wobble! Down came the apple! Monkey cheered, "Thank you, Charlie! You're such a great buddy!"
🐘
Later, Charlie saw Elephant trying to cross a muddy puddle. Elephant was worried her clean feet would get dirty. Charlie had an idea! He laid himself down in the puddle, making a bridge with his back. "You can walk on me, Elephant!" he trumpeted. Elephant crossed safely. "You're a true ally!" she said with a big smile.
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Another day, little Bird was building a nest but couldn't find soft leaves. Charlie gathered a pile of the softest leaves he could find and brought them to Bird. Bird happily sang, "Oh, Charlie, you're so thoughtful!"
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One afternoon, Lion started roaring at little Mouse. Mouse was very scared. Charlie walked up to Lion. "Please don't roar at Mouse, Lion," Charlie said calmly. "It was an accident. We should be kind to everyone." Lion stopped roaring and said, "You're right, Charlie." Mouse was very grateful!
All the animals in the jungle loved Charlie the Kind Crocodile, because he showed them how wonderful it was to be a buddy and an ally.
Story Time Reading Be a Buddy, Not a Bully!
Helping Hands Worksheet Name:
Date:
Helping Hands
How Can You Be a Buddy?
Activity 1
Draw or write about one way you can help a friend today! What does your helping hand do?
Bonus!
Draw or write about one way you can stand up for a friend! (Being an Ally)
I can be a great buddy!
Be a Buddy Discussion Prompts Discussion Prompts
Being a Buddy and an Ally • Facilitation Guide
A Introduction Discussion
What does it mean to be a good friend? What do good friends do for each other?
Why is it important to help our friends when they need it?
B After "The Kind Crocodile" Reading
In the story, how did Charlie the crocodile show he was a good buddy? Can you give an example?
When Lion was roaring at Mouse, what did Charlie do? Why was that important?
Note for Teacher: This is being an "ally"—standing up for others.
Can you think of a time when someone helped you? How did that make you feel?
What is one way YOU can be a buddy or an ally to someone in our class today?
Facilitation Tips
• Give students 10 seconds of "think time" before calling on anyone.
• Encourage peer-to-peer responses: "Who can build on what Sarah said?"
• Validate all emotions and examples to build safety.
Buddy Builder Activity Guide Buddy Builder
Create Your Perfect Buddy!
Instructions
1
Gather your materials: construction paper, crayons, and glue.
2
Think about a good buddy: they are kind, they help, they share, they listen, and they stand up for others!
3
On your paper, draw and decorate your idea of a perfect buddy! What do they look like? What are they doing?
4
Add words or pictures to show what makes your buddy special.
Kindness
Give them a big heart!
Helping
Give them helpful hands!
Ready to Share?
When you're finished, tell the class one thing that makes your Buddy a great friend!
Kindness Catch Game Guide Kindness Catch
Circle Game
Materials
A soft ball or a beanbag
Goal
Share kind ideas with friends
How to Play
⭕
Everyone sit in a big circle on the rug!
🥎
Teacher starts by holding the ball and sharing a kind idea.
🗣️
Gently toss the ball. When you catch it, share one kind thing you can do!
🔁
Toss it to a friend who hasn't had a turn yet.
Example Ideas:
"I can share my toys at playtime."
"I can help a friend if they fall down."
"I can say 'it's okay' if someone makes a mistake."
"I can tell a teacher if someone is sad."
Teacher Tip: Use this to reinforce 'Allyship'—encourage examples of speaking up or getting help when they see unkindness.
Buddy Check Quiz Buddy Check
Name:
Score
/ 5
Circle the best answer or draw your response.
1
What does a good buddy do?
Takes all the toys
Helps a friend who is sad
Says mean words
2
If a friend is struggling to open a snack, you should...
Laugh at them
Offer to help them open it
Ignore them
3
What does it mean to be an ally?
Play by yourself
Stand up for a friend being treated unkindly
Hide when someone needs help
4
Draw or write one way you can be a kind friend today.
5
How important is it to be a buddy to your friends?
😐 Not Important
🙂 A Little
😊 Very
🌟 Extremely
Buddy Skills Check Test Buddy Skills Check
Skills Assessment • Unit 1
NAME:
DATE:
1. Which of these shows you are being a good buddy?
Taking a toy from a friend
Sharing your crayons with a friend
Saying a mean word to a friend
2. If your friend falls down, what should you do?
Run away
Laugh at them
Ask if they are okay and help them up
3. Being an ally means you:
Only play with one person
Stand up for someone who is being treated unfairly
Keep secrets, even if they are bad
4. Draw a picture of you being a buddy to someone. What are you doing?
5. Tell me one way you can make our classroom a kinder place.
6. I know how to be a good friend.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Buddy Assessment Answer Key Answer Key
Buddy Check Quiz & Buddy Skills Check Test
Part 1: Buddy Check Quiz
Helps a friend who is sad
Buddying is about offering emotional support and comfort.
Offer to help them open it
Active assistance demonstrates peer support in daily tasks.
Stand up for a friend who is being treated unkindly
Allyship involves advocating for others in social situations.
Open response (Assessed visually)
Look for: sharing, helping, comforting, or including others.
Extremely important
Highlights the high value of kindness in a healthy community.
Part 2: Buddy Skills Check Test
Sharing your crayons with a friend
Sharing is a fundamental act of kindness for pre-primary ages.
Ask if they are okay and help them up
Direct care and empathy for physical distress.
Stand up for someone who is being treated unfairly
A core definition of allyship at a foundational level.
Open response (Assessed visually)
Look for: helping pick up toys, sharing, or playing together nicely.
Open response (Assessed for age-appropriateness)
Example: "I will use kind words," or "I will help my friends."
Strongly Agree (Target Self-Perception)
My Buddy Project Guide My Buddy Project
Be a Super Friend!
🦸♂️
Your Mission
Choose ONE of the projects below to show the class how YOU can be a Super Friend!
Option 1
🎨
Draw a Super Friend Poster
Draw a big picture of yourself being kind or helping a friend. Add a sentence about what you are doing!
Option 2
🎭
Act It Out! (Role-Play)
Work with 1 or 2 friends. Show a short scene where you help someone or stand up for a friend.
Option 3
📖
Write a Super Friend Story
Write a very short story (2-3 sentences per page) with pictures. Show how someone was a great buddy!
Project Timeline
D1
Pick your favorite option and start planning.
D2
Work on your drawing, writing, or practice acting!
D4
Finish your project and practice sharing it.
D5
Presentation Day! Share your project with the class!
My Buddy Project Rubric My Buddy Project Rubric
Grading Guide for Teachers
STUDENT:
TOTAL:
Criteria 4 - Super Star! 3 - Great Job! 2 - Good Try! 1 - Practice More Peer Support Clearly shows many ways to help friends and be kind. Shows some ways to help friends and be kind. Shows one way to help a friend in the project. Does not clearly show helping friends. Allyship Clearly shows how to stand up for friends or others. Shows one way to stand up for friends. Tries to show standing up, but it's unclear. Does not show standing up for friends. Effort & Creativity Project is colorful, neat, and shows a lot of thought. Project is neat and shows good effort. Project shows some effort, but could be neater. Project needs more effort and neatness. Presentation Clearly explains the project and Super Friend ideas. Explains project and some Super Friend ideas. Has trouble explaining ideas or project. Does not explain the project.
Teacher Comments: Warm Up How Do You Feel 🌈
How Do You Feel?
Daily Check-In
🎨
Draw a picture of your face today to show how you are feeling inside!
🌟
Bonus Question: What made you feel that way today?
Ready? Share your feeling with your teacher or a buddy!
Cool Down One Kind Thing 💖
One Kind Thing
Exit Ticket • Be a Buddy
My Name:
What is one kind thing you will try to do for someone today or tomorrow?
Draw a picture or write a sentence below!
You're a Super Buddy!