Kindness Capes Teacher Guide Kindness Capes
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grades K - 2
Lesson Objectives
Identify the difference between "being mean" and "bullying" using kid-friendly terms.
Learn and practice the Stop, Walk, Talk strategy for handling bullying.
Define specific ways to show kindness and be a "Friendship Hero."
Materials Needed
Kindness Capes Slides
Crayons/Markers
Activity Worksheet
Scissors (Optional)
Instructional Flow
1
Introduction: The Super Hero Secret (5 mins)
Start by asking: "What makes someone a superhero?" Listen for answers like "helping people" or "being brave." Explain that every student in the room has a secret superpower: Kindness.
2
Defining Bullying (10 mins)
Use the slides to explain that bullying is different from someone just being mean once. Bullying is:
Again & Again
(Repeated)
On Purpose
(Intentional)
Not Fair
(Power Imbalance)
3
Super Power Strategy: Stop, Walk, Talk (10 mins)
Teach the three steps. Have students stand up and practice the "STOP" hand signal (hand out flat). Practice saying "Please stop, I don't like that" in a firm, but calm voice.
4
Creative Activity: The Kindness Cape (20 mins)
Students design their own "Kindness Cape" worksheet. Encourage them to draw or write one way they will use their "Kindness Superpower" this week.
Teacher Script Tips
On Tattling vs. Reporting:
"When we report (Talk), we are trying to keep someone safe. When we tattle, we are just trying to get someone in trouble for something small."
On Being a Friend:
"Being a hero doesn't always mean stopping a bad guy. Sometimes it just means sitting next to someone who is lonely at lunch."
Common Student Questions
"What if I'm scared to say STOP?"
Encourage them to find a friend to stand with them, or skip to Step 2 (Walk) and Step 3 (Talk) immediately.
"Is it bullying if someone accidentally bumps into me?"
Explain the "On Purpose" rule. Accidents happen! We use our kindness to say 'I'm sorry' or 'Are you okay?'
Kindness Capes Slides Kindness
Capes
Finding Our Friendship Superpowers
What is Bullying?
Again & Again
It happens more than once. It doesn't stop.
On Purpose
Someone is trying to be mean or hurtful.
Not Fair
One person feels small, and the other acts "big."
Is it Bullying?
Being Mean
Happens one time
Might be an accident
Usually both kids feel bad
Bullying
Happens over and over
It's on purpose
Hard to stop on your own
STOP.
Super Power #1
Put your hand out and say it clearly:
"Please stop. I don't like that."
WALK.
Super Power #2
Move away. Find a safe spot or go to a different activity. You don't have to stay there.
TALK.
Super Power #3
TELL A GROWN-UP!
Reporting keeps everyone safe. It's not tattling when someone is being hurt or bullied.
How to be a Friendship Hero
Invite someone to play with you.
Help a friend who is hurt.
Share your toys and tools.
Listen when a friend is talking.
Let's Create!
Design Your Kindness Cape
Draw or write one way you will use your superpowers to be a great friend today!
Kindness Capes Activity Worksheet My Kindness Cape
I am a Friendship Hero!
Hero Name:
Date:
My Kindness Power is:
Draw your hero logo here!
How I help:
"I will use my powers to..."
My Hero Promise:
"If I see bullying, I will..."
Say STOP
WALK away
TALK to an adult
Color your cape, cut it out, and hang it on your chair!
Kindness Capes Exit Ticket Kindness Check-In
Name: ________________________________
1. What are the 3 Super Powers we learned today?
S _ _ _
W _ _ _
T _ _ _
2. How will you be a friend today?
Kindness Check-In
Name: ________________________________
1. What are the 3 Super Powers we learned today?
S _ _ _
W _ _ _
T _ _ _
2. How will you be a friend today?