Upstander Training Slides New Recruit Orientation
UPSTANDER ACADEMY
From Bystander to Hero: Bullying Prevention Training
Mission Intel: What is Bullying?
R
REPEATED
It happens more than once or is likely to happen again.
I
INTENTIONAL
The person is doing it on purpose to be mean.
P
POWER
One person uses their power to control another.
Remember the RIP rule: Is it Repeated, Intentional, and about Power?
THE 4 MODES OF BULLYING
Physical
Hitting, kicking, tripping, or breaking someone's things.
Verbal
Name-calling, teasing, or threats of harm.
Social
Leaving someone out, spreading rumors, or embarrassing them.
Cyber
Mean messages or photos shared on phones, games, or computers.
THE PROBLEM
THE BYSTANDER
Watches it happen
Does nothing to help
Might laugh or record it
"It's none of my business..."
The Solution
THE UPSTANDER
Speaks up safely
Protects the target
Offers kindness
"I'm going to do something."
THE UPSTANDER TOOLKIT
S
STAND UP
Firmly say, "Stop, that's mean." or "We don't do that here."
T
TELL AN ADULT
Find a teacher, counselor, or parent. This isn't tattling; it's helping!
O
OFFER SUPPORT
Ask the target, "Are you okay?" or "Do you want to play with me?"
P
PARTNER UP
Get a group to stand together. Bullying stops when the crowd stops it.
Scenario: The Bus Stop
"Leo is waiting for the bus. Every morning, a group of older kids blocks him from the bench and calls him names. You see Leo looking down at his shoes, looking really sad."
How would an Upstander help?
Go stand next to Leo and start a conversation.
Tell the bus driver as soon as the bus arrives.
Say to the group: "That's not cool. Let him sit down."
Scenario: Relational
"At recess, Maya and her friends are whispering and giggling while looking at Sam. Maya says, 'Don't let Sam play with us, she's weird.' You are standing right there."
How would an Upstander help?
Say "I don't think she's weird. Sam, come play with me!"
Refuse to participate in the whispering.
Tell Maya "That's mean to say about our classmate."
"When we stay silent, bullying grows. When we speak up, bullying stops."
Studies show that when an Upstander steps in, bullying stops within 10 seconds more than half the time!
MISSION ACCEPTED?
Class, are you ready to be the Upstanders our school needs?
Be Brave
Be Kind
Be Heard
Hero Handbook Worksheet Hero Handbook
Agent Name:
Date:
Mission Objective: Learn to identify bullying and practice your Upstander skills.
PART 1: THE "RIP" TEST
Bullying is different from just being mean once. It must pass the RIP test. Fill in what each letter stands for:
R
It happens over and over.
I
They do it on purpose.
P
Using strength or numbers to control.
PART 2: MODES OF BULLYING
Read each situation and identify which type of bullying it is (Physical, Verbal, Social, or Cyber ).
1. Someone sends an mean email and tells everyone not to talk to you in the group chat.
2. A student keeps "accidentally" tripping you every time you walk past their desk.
3. A group of kids whispers and laughs every time you sit at the lunch table.
4. Someone keeps calling you a "loser" and making fun of your glasses at recess.
PART 3: THE UPSTANDER toolkit
What would you do? Write one specific thing you could say or do for each strategy.
S - Stand Up
T - Tell an Adult
O - Offer Support
P - Partner Up
MY UPSTANDER PLEDGE
I, , promise to use my power for good. I will not be a bystander. When I see bullying, I will stand up, speak up, and help others so that our school is a safe and kind place for everyone.
Hero Signature
Witness (Friend or Teacher)
Training Guide Teacher Resource Mission Briefing
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Grades: 3-5 | Time: 45-60 min
Objectives
Students will define bullying using the RIP (Repeated, Intentional, Power) criteria.
Students will distinguish between physical, verbal, social, and cyber bullying.
Students will identify 4 concrete Upstander strategies (STOP).
Materials
Upstander Training Slides
Hero Handbook Worksheet (1 per student)
Pens/Pencils
Optional: "Upstander Badge" stickers
Facilitation Path
1
Recruitment & Hook (5 mins)
Welcome the class to the "Upstander Academy." Tell them that today they are training to become school heroes. Ask: "What makes someone a hero?" (Guide them toward standing up for others, not just having superpowers).
2
Mission Intel: Identifying Bullying (15 mins)
Use the Upstander Training Slides to define bullying. Focus heavily on the RIP rule to help students distinguish between "being mean once" and "bullying." Use the "4 Modes" slide to provide concrete examples.
Teacher Tip: Many students call everything "bullying." Emphasize that for it to be bullying, it must happen repeatedly and involve a power imbalance.
3
The STOP Toolkit (15 mins)
Teach the STOP strategies. Spend time on "Tell an Adult" vs. "Tattling." Explain: Tattling is trying to get someone in trouble. Telling is trying to get someone out of trouble.
4
Hero Handbook Practice (15 mins)
Distribute the Hero Handbook Worksheet . Students work independently or in pairs to fill out the RIP test, identify types, and plan their STOP responses. End by having the class stand and read the Upstander Pledge together.
Discussion Deep-Dives
Q: Why is it sometimes scary to be an Upstander?
Expected: Fear of being the next target, wanting to fit in, being called a snitch.
Q: How can "Partnering Up" make it safer to stand up?
Expected: Strength in numbers, less likely to be targeted individually, collective voice.
Hero Handbook Answer Key
Part 1: RIP Test
R epeatedI ntentionalP ower (Imbalance)
Part 2: Modes
Academy Graduation Exit Ticket Cut along line
Graduation Check
Upstander Academy: Exit Ticket
Name:
Date:
1. To be "bullying," it must pass the RIP test. What do the letters stand for?
R
I
P
2. Name TWO strategies from the S.T.O.P. toolkit you can use to help someone.
3. How ready do you feel to be an Upstander?
Not Ready
Getting There
I'm Ready!
Cut along line
Graduation Check
Upstander Academy: Exit Ticket
Name:
Date:
1. To be "bullying," it must pass the RIP test. What do the letters stand for?
R
I
P
2. Name TWO strategies from the S.T.O.P. toolkit you can use to help someone.
3. How ready do you feel to be an Upstander?
Not Ready
Getting There
I'm Ready!
