Courage Crew

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Facilitation Coaching & Support

Teacher Scripts, Differentiation & Escalation Procedures

Grades 3–4 SEL Standards

Turnkey Facilitation Scripts for Challenging Moments

When a student says: "Snitches get stitches"

"We hear that in movies, but in our classroom, keeping peers safe is our highest honor. Telling to protect someone from hurt is courageous reporting, not tattling."

When a student says: "I'm too scared to say anything"

"That feeling is completely normal! That is why we have 4 D's. You don't have to speak directly; you can secretly get a teacher (Delegate) or comfort them at lunch (Delay)."

When a student says: "They were just playing"

"Teasing is only playful when EVERYONE is smiling and having fun. As soon as one person is sad, uncomfortable, or asking to stop, the game is over."

When students laugh during role-play practice

"Laughter often comes from nervous energy. Let's pause, take one deep breath, reset our scene, and treat our actors with respect."

Differentiation & Accessibility Strategies

For 3rd Grade / Emerging Writers

• • Pair with reading buddies for scenario worksheets.
• • Allow students to draw facial expressions or comic bubbles in reflection boxes.
• • Focus heavily on simple physical scripts: "Stop, that's not cool."

For 4th Grade / Advanced Learners

• • Appoint students as Peer Mediators or Playground Ambassadors.
• • Have them script multi-step responses combining Distract + Delegate.
• • Challenge them to analyze subtle digital exclusion in gaming lobbies.

ELL & Neurodivergent Students

• • Display visual icon cue cards for the 4 D's in your classroom permanently.
• • Practice hand gestures for Direct (palm forward), Distract (point away).
• • Offer non-verbal reporting options (sticky notes, gesture codes).

Mandatory Incident Escalation Protocol

If a student makes an active disclosure of severe bullying, physical harm, self-harm ideation, or cyber harassment during any Courage Crew lesson:

1. Acknowledge & Protect "Thank you for being brave and telling me. You are safe now."

2. Document Objective Facts Record dates, names, locations, and direct quotes immediately.

3. Notify Support Team Contact School Counselor, Admin, and follow district reporting policies.

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Lesson 6: Delegate Help Min 1–8

SAY: "Power #3 is DELEGATE. Some kids worry that telling an adult is tattling. Let's make this crystal clear: Tattling is telling to get someone in trouble over something minor. Reporting is telling to keep someone safe when they are being harmed. If someone is hurting or scared, reporting is your courageous duty."

MODEL: "'Ms. Smith, someone is blocking the water fountain and pushing people. Can you please come look?'"

Lesson 7: Delay Support Min 1–8

SAY: "Power #4 is DELAY. Sometimes you can't step in safely right when it happens. But what you do afterward is just as powerful. We call it emotional first aid. Walking up after the crowd leaves and saying: 'I'm sorry that happened. That was wrong. Want to sit with me?' can save someone from feeling totally alone."

KEY RULE: "Never tell them to 'just ignore it.' Validate their feelings and offer your companionship."

Lesson 8: Cyber Shield Min 1–8

SAY: "Today we take our courage digital. When someone is being roasted or excluded in a group chat or video game, silence is like clapping. Upstanders use the 3-step Cyber Shield: Screenshot the proof, don't forward or like the cruelty, and tell an adult or post: 'Let's keep this chat kind.'"

ASK: "Why do you think people sometimes type mean things online that they wouldn't say to someone's face?"

Lesson 9: Scenario Arena Min 1–8

SAY: "Today is our Scenario Challenge! Remember: we are practicing acting skills to build muscle memory. If anyone feels uncomfortable, call 'FREEZE' and we reset. Choose whether you'll Direct, Distract, Delegate, or Delay!"

Lesson 10: The Oath Min 1–8

SAY: "Look at how far we have come! You now know how to spot bullying, break the freeze, and stand up with wisdom. Raise your right hands together as we recite our classroom Upstander Oath and receive your certificates!"

Quick Hallway & Playground Reinforcement Prompts

When witnessing bystander hesitation: "Courage Crew, what power can we use right now to help our friend?"

When praising an upstander in real time: "I noticed how you used Distract at the lunch table. That took true leadership!"

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