Bullying Buster Brigade Lesson Plan Bullying Buster Brigade
Lesson Facilitation Guide
Duration 30 MIN
Why This Matters
Bullying can make school an unpleasant and even scary place. This lesson will equip students with the knowledge and tools to stand up to bullying, both as a target and as a bystander, promoting a culture of kindness and respect for all.
Learning Objective
Students will be able to define bullying, identify different types of bullying, and learn strategies to prevent and respond to bullying effectively, fostering a safer and more inclusive school environment.
Prep & Tools
Review Slide Deck for flow
Print What Would You Do? Worksheet (1 per student)
Print Role-Play Scenarios (1 set per group)
Print Buster Pledges (1 per student)
Lesson Procedures
5m
Warm-Up: What Comes to Mind?
Begin by displaying the title slide: 'Bullying Buster Brigade' .
Ask students: "When you hear 'Bullying Buster Brigade,' what immediately comes to mind? What do you think this lesson will be about?"
Encourage a few students to share their initial thoughts. Write key terms on the board. (Refer to Slides 1-2)
10m
Defining Bullying and Its Forms
Transition to defining bullying using the Slide Deck to guide discussion.
Explain the three key components: repetition, power imbalance, and intent to harm .
Discuss different types: physical, verbal, social/relational, and cyber . Provide clear examples for each.
Ask: "Can anyone think of a time they saw or heard about one of these types? (No names!)" (Refer to Slides 3-6)
10m
Bystander Power: What Would You Do?
Explain the power of bystanders. Introduce the idea that everyone has a role in stopping bullying .
Distribute the What Would You Do? Worksheet .
Present scenarios. For each, have students discuss in small groups or pairs for 1-2 minutes how they would react.
Discuss as a class, emphasizing safe intervention (direct help, seeking adults, supporting targets). (Refer to Slides 7-9)
5m
Cool-Down: My Bullying Buster Pledge
Distribute the My Bullying Buster Pledge handout.
Ask students to reflect and write down one action they pledge to take to be a 'Bullying Buster'.
Collect pledges as an exit ticket. Reiterate that everyone can make a difference. (Refer to Slide 10)
Encourage a "brave space" environment. If students disclose sensitive personal bullying incidents, follow school protocol for reporting and support.
Bullying Buster Brigade Slides BRIGADE HQ
BULLYING BUSTER
BRIGADE
Are you ready to become a hero in your school community?
MISSION START
What Comes to Mind?
When you hear "Bullying Buster Brigade," what immediately pops into your head?
What do you think this lesson will be about?
What Is Bullying?
Unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
The Big 3 Checklist:
Repetition
Power Imbalance
Intent to Harm
Physical Bullying
Hurting someone's body or possessions.
Hitting, kicking, punching
Tripping or pushing
Stealing or breaking belongings
Verbal Bullying
Using words to hurt or threaten someone.
Teasing &
Name-calling
Insults &
Threats
Spreading
Rumors
Social/Relational
Hurting someone's reputation or relationships.
Excluding someone from a group
Damaging friendships
Ignoring someone on purpose
Cyberbullying
Bullying using electronic technology.
Mean texts or emails
Spreading rumors online
Posting embarrassing media
The Power of a Bystander
Most bullying happens when other people are watching.
If you see bullying, you have a choice. You have power!
What can you do?
Activity: What Would You Do?
Let's look at some real-life situations and brainstorm how a Bullying Buster would respond.
Grab Your Worksheet Now!
Your Bullying Buster Pledge
What is ONE action you will take to be a Bullying Buster in our school or community?
Let's all pledge to make our school a safer, kinder place!
What Would You Do Worksheet What Would You Do?
Bullying Buster Brigade Response Sheet
Agent Name:
Date:
Instructions: Read each scenario below. In the space provided, describe what you would do as a Bullying Buster to help the situation. Think about how you can safely and effectively intervene or seek help.
1
Lunchroom Exclusion
You notice a new student sitting alone at a table during lunch, looking sad. A group of students at a nearby table are whispering and pointing at them, occasionally giggling.
My Action Plan:
2
Cyber Snub
You are in a group chat with some classmates, and one student starts sending mean messages about another student who isn't in the chat. They encourage everyone to ignore the student at school tomorrow.
My Action Plan:
3
Hallway Harassment
As you're walking down the hallway, you see an older student repeatedly tripping a smaller student, who then drops their books. The older student laughs and walks away, leaving the smaller student to pick up their things.
My Action Plan:
Buster Strategy Check:
Direct Intervention (if safe)
Seeking Adult Help
Supporting the Target
Distraction/De-escalation
Bullying Buster Role-Play Scenarios Mission Briefing
Role-Play Scenarios
Squad Instructions:
Work in small groups. Read your assigned scenario and discuss how a Bullying Buster would respond. Then, act out the scenario twice : once showing the bullying happening, and once showing how a Bullying Buster intervenes safely and effectively.
Scenario 1: The Lunch Money Threat
Mission ID: LM-01
Characters
Alex (Target) Ben (Bully) Chloe (Bystander 1) David (Bystander 2)
Situation
During lunch, Ben approaches Alex and demands their lunch money, threatening to trip Alex on the way to class if they don't comply. Chloe and David are sitting nearby, witnessing the interaction.
Role-Play Task:
Show how Chloe and/or David could intervene or seek help to stop Ben's behavior and support Alex.
Scenario 2: Social Media Exclusion
Mission ID: SM-02
Characters
Emily (Target) Fiona (Bully) Grace (Bystander 1) Harry (Bystander 2)
Situation
Fiona has created a private social media group where she and her friends are posting mean comments and memes about Emily, deliberately excluding her from events. Grace and Harry are part of the group and see the posts.
Role-Play Task:
Show how Grace and/or Harry could address Fiona's cyberbullying and support Emily, even without directly confronting Fiona online.
Scenario 3: Locker Room Teasing
Mission ID: LR-03
Characters
Ian (Target) Jake (Bully) Kelly (Bystander 1) Liam (Bystander 2)
Situation
In the locker room after gym, Jake and his friends are making fun of Ian's appearance and calling him names while he tries to get dressed. Kelly and Liam are also in the locker room.
Role-Play Task:
Show how Kelly and/or Liam could de-escalate the situation, support Ian, or get help from an adult.
My Bullying Buster Pledge My Bullying Buster Pledge
Official Brigade Commitment
"Think about what you learned today about bullying and the power of a bystander. Write down one specific action you will take to be a Bullying Buster in our school. This is your personal commitment to kindness."
I, the undersigned,
Print Your Full Name
Pledge to take this action:
I will take this action because:
Approved by the Brigade HQ
Student Signature
Brigade Captain (Teacher)
Keep this as a reminder or turn it in as your exit ticket.