PK Kind Crusaders Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Kind Crusaders (PK)
PRE-K
The Academy Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: M 3. Sense of belonging.
Texas: Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Session 1
The Power of One (30m)
1. Hook: The Super Heart (5m)
Show a paper heart. Script: "When power is balanced, friends are equal. But Red uses 'Not Fair Power' (Imbalance) to hurt Blue on purpose. That's bullying." Crumple a corner of the heart.
2. Mentor Text: One by Kathryn Otoshi (15m)
Read One . Focus on Red. He's big and uses his size to make others feel small. "That is an Imbalance of Power ."
3. Activity: Red vs Blue Sort (10m)
Read scenarios: 1. "Red yelling at Blue every day." (Bullying). 2. "Two kids wanting the same ball (Conflict/Equal)." 3. "Helping a friend (Kind)."
Session 2
Standing with One (30m)
1. Review Definition (5m)
Chant: "Mean, On Purpose, Over and Over, with an Imbalance of Power!"
2. Stop, Walk, Talk (15m)
1. STOP (Palm out). 2. WALK (Find a safe spot). 3. TALK (Tell the Counselor). Heroes balance the scales.
3. Activity: Kindness Cape (10m)
Students use the Handout Page . Draw one way to be a Kind Crusader and help a friend.
Kindness Cape
NAME:
Mission: Draw how you help a friend!
SHIELD SQUAD
Mission Check: Is it Bullying?
MEAN?
On Purpose?
Over & Over?
Power Imbalance?
PK Kind Crusaders Slides Lesson #1
Kindness
Crusaders
Kathryn Otoshi's ONE
PK ACADEMY
What is Bullying?
😡
MEAN
🎯
ON PURPOSE
🔄
OVER & OVER
⚖️
NOT FAIR POWER
The Special Rule: One big mean act counts too!
Not Fair Power
A Group
Picking on one friend.
Bigger
Bigger picking on smaller.
Older
Older picking on younger.
Lesson #2
Shield
Squad
Upstander Protocol
Using Your Shield
STOP!
"STOP! I DON'T LIKE THAT!"
WALK!
Find a safe spot.
TALK!
Tell the Counselor.
PK K Kindness Cape Activity Kindness Cape
NAME:
DATE:
Mission Goal:
Color your Shield Squad cape! In the circle, draw one way you can be an UPSTANDER and help a friend feel happy and safe.
SHIELD SQUAD
Mean?
On Purpose?
Over & Over?
Not Fair Power?
Mission: Kind Crusader PK-K
Kinder Hero Heart Slides Hero Heart
Shield Squad: Kindergarten Session 2
The Hero Oath
"I am a Hero.
My heart is kind.
I leave no friend behind!"
The Recess Queen
Mean Jean was the Queen of Recess... until someone used their Hero Power to invite her to play!
Story Discussion
👑
Was Mean Jean Bullying?
The Bully Test
1
Purposeful
2
Repeated
3
Not Fair Power
Was Mean Jean just having a bad day, or was she using her Not Fair Power over and over?
The Includer
A Hero heart is an open heart. We use our power to INVITE .
"Hey! Want to play with us?"
The Stop-Walk-Talk Shield
STOP
"Stop! I don't like that!"
WALK
Walk away to a safe spot.
TALK
Tell a teacher or a hero.
Hero Heart Shield
Time to color our "Hero Heart" and think of one friend we can invite to play today!
Let's Go Squad!
Kinder Hero Heart Guide Hero Heart
Counselor Facilitation Guide • Kindergarten Session 2
30 MIN
Mentor Text
The Recess Queen
Alexis O'Neill
Core Strategy
Stop-Walk-Talk
Action Shield
Upstander Role
The Includer
Invite others to play
1 Hero Oath (5 Min)
Review the definition of bullying from session 1: Purposeful, Repeated, and Not Fair Power.
"I am a Hero. My heart is kind. I leave no friend behind!"
2 Story: The Recess Queen (10 Min)
Key Discussion Points during/after reading:
Mean Jean's Power: "Did Mean Jean use Not Fair Power? Yes, she was repeated and purposeful."
Katie Sue's Hero Move: "How did Katie Sue change the playground? She didn't fight; she INVITED ."
3 Strategy: Stop-Walk-Talk (5 Min)
STOP
Say it firm
WALK
Move away
TALK
Tell a grown-up
Practice role-playing a scenario where someone takes a toy. Use the "Includer" move next: "You can play with this next!"
4 Hero Heart Activity (10 Min)
Distribute the Hero Heart Shield handout.
Students color their Hero Shield. In the large heart, they should draw themselves inviting a friend to play. Encourage them to write the name of one "Recess Friend" they will check on today.
Shield Squad Curriculum • Session 2 of 2 • Copyright © 2026
Kinder Hero Heart Activity Handout Hero Name:
Hero Heart
Shield Squad: Kindergarten Session 2
My Inclusion Shield
Draw yourself inviting a friend to play. Be an Includer !
Draw Hero Action Here
"Want to play?"
Recess Friend:
S
STOP
Use firm voice
W
WALK
Move to safety
T
TALK
Tell a hero
I am a Hero • My heart is kind • I leave no friend behind
PK Kindness Kingdom Slides Kindness Kingdom
Shield Squad: PK Session 2
The Hero Oath
"I have the power to be kind.
I have the heart to help.
I am a Kind Crusader!"
Hands on hearts, everyone!
The Sour Grape
Sometimes we feel sour when things don't go our way. But what happens when we choose to be sweet instead?
🍇
What is Bullying?
1
Purposeful
Mean on purpose.
2
Repeated
Happens over and over.
Not Fair Power
One person is being mean to someone who can't stop it.
Sour or Sweet?
🤝
Sharing a toy when a friend asks.
😝
Sticking out your tongue on purpose.
🫂
Giving a high-five or a wave.
💨
Knocking over blocks over and over.
👋
Inviting someone to sit with you.
🤫
Whispering mean secrets about others.
The Check-In
If you see someone feeling "sour" or sad, use your Hero Voice to say:
"Are you okay? Want to play?"
Kindness Grapes
Time to color our "Sweet" choices!
Pick a Sweet Choice
Color it Purple or Green!
PK Kindness Kingdom Guide Kindness Kingdom
Counselor Facilitation Guide • PK Session 2
30 MIN
Mentor Text
The Sour Grape
by Jory John
Focus
Kindness vs. Mean
Choice Recognition
Strategy
The Check-In
"Are you okay?"
1 Intro & Hero Oath (5 Min)
Greet the class with your "Shield Squad" energy. Have them stand for the Hero Oath.
"I have the power to be kind. I have the heart to help. I am a Kind Crusader!"
Key Question: "Last time, we talked about Not Fair Power. Who remembers what it looks like when someone is being mean on purpose?" (Review: Purposeful and Repeated).
2 Story: The Sour Grape (10 Min)
Read 'The Sour Grape'. Focus on the transition from "grudge-holding" (sour) to "kind-acting" (sweet).
Discussion: "Why was the grape feeling sour? Was he being kind to his friends?"
Power Check: "When we choose to be sour or mean on purpose, how does it make our friends feel? Sad, small, lonely."
3 Hero Power: The Check-In (5 Min)
Teach the "Check-In" as a way to use our Sweet Power.
"Are you okay? Want to play?"
This simple phrase is a SHIELD for a friend who is feeling sad.
Practice saying it in different voices: Whisper, Hero, Friendly.
4 Kindness Grapes Activity (10 Min)
Distribute the "Kindness Grapes" activity page.
Look at the pictures of different choices.
Find the SWEET choices (kindness).
Color those grapes Purple or Green!
Draw your own sweet choice in the blank grape.
Shield Squad Curriculum • Session 2 of 2 • Copyright © 2026
PK Kindness Grapes Activity Hero Name:
Hero Date:
Sweet Power
Shield Squad: PK Session 2
Kindness Grapes
Find the Sweet Choices (Kindness). Color those grapes Purple or Green!
🤝
Sharing Toys
Sweet Choice
😤
Pushing in Line
✋
High-Five!
Sweet Choice
😝
Mean Faces
Draw your own SWEET choice here!
Check-In Power
"Are you okay? Want to play?"
Kinder Kindness Knights Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Kindness Knights (K)
KINDER
The Academy Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: SS 2. Relationships.
Texas: Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Session 1
Oops or Ouch? (30m)
1. Hook: Imbalance Check (5m)
Script: "If I accidentally knock your chair, it's an Oops . Power is equal. But if I do it on purpose every day because I'm bigger, that's an Ouch with Not Fair Power ."
2. Mentor Text: Bully B.E.A.N.S. by Julia Cook (15m)
Read the book. Focus on Bobbette. She uses her status to be mean. "That is an Imbalance of Power ."
3. Activity: Oops/Ouch Sort (10m)
Read scenarios. Thumbs DOWN for Not Fair Power (Group laughter, hiding items). Thumbs UP for Accidents (Oops).
Session 2
Knightly Roles (30m)
1. Hero Roles (10m)
1. Stopper (Voice). 2. Helper (Adult). 3. Friend (Target). Upstanders rebalance the room with their strong voice.
2. Reporting Logic (10m)
Script: "Reporting is hero work. It gets someone OUT of danger. We always report a Not Fair Power imbalance to a School Hero."
3. Activity: Hero Shield (10m)
Use the Handout Page . Draw one Grown-up Hero at school you can talk to when the scales are tipped.
Hero Shield
NAME:
Mission: My Grown-up Hero
"Draw a school hero you can report to when the scales aren't fair!"
Draw Face Here
"I am a Kindness Knight!"
Kinder Kindness Knights Slides Lesson #1
Kindness
Knights
Shield Squad: Kinder Academy
Armor Up
Mission Intel
😡 MEAN
🎯 ON PURPOSE
🔄 OVER & OVER
⚖️ NOT FAIR POWER
"(One huge mean act counts too!)"
Bully B.E.A.N.S.
"Bobbette used her size and group to be mean. That is an IMBALANCE OF POWER . It's not an Oops!"
BULLY
TARGET
UPSTANDER
Lesson #2
Hero
Work
Activating the Shield
Choose Your Hero Role
THE STOPPER
"STOP! THAT'S MEAN!"
THE HELPER
"I'M TELLING A TEACHER."
THE FRIEND
"COME PLAY WITH ME."
1st Friendship Force Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Friendship Force (1st)
1st GRADE
Master Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: M 1. Healthy balance; SS 8. Advocacy.
Texas: Social Responsibility: Advocacy.
Session 1
The Seesaw Mission (30m)
1. Hook: Equal vs Tipped (5m)
Counselor Script: "Conflict is a balanced seesaw. Both people are equal. Bullying is a tipped seesaw. One person has the advantage (Not Fair Power) and uses it to keep others small."
2. Mentor Text: Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig (15m)
Read Trouble Talk . Analysis: Secrets and rumors tip the social power seesaw. "Maya uses social status as her power. That makes it bullying, not just a fight."
3. Activity: Seesaw Scenarios (10m)
Sort scenarios using "Seesaw Arms". 1. "Friends mad over sharing once (Equal/Balanced)." 2. "Group laughing at a student every lunch (Tipped/Bullying)."
Session 2
Hero Voice (30m)
1. Tattling vs Reporting (10m)
Script: "Tattling is getting them IN trouble for small things. Reporting is hero work to get someone OUT of danger. We report a Not Fair imbalance."
2. Safe Adults (10m)
Map school Safe Adults. Practice reporting dialogue: "I see an imbalance of power. One person is being kept small. I'm reporting to help."
3. Activity: My Hero Voice (10m)
Students use the Handout Page to draw themselves speaking up for others.
Hero Voice
NAME:
"STOP! I DON'T LIKE THAT!"
Draw yourself using your voice
Write your strong message:
Shield Squad
1st Friendship Force Slides Lesson #1
Friendship
Force
Shield Squad: 1st Grade Academy
Squad Rules
😡 MEAN
🎯 ON PURPOSE
🔄 OVER & OVER
⚖️ IMBALANCE OF POWER
"(Or one big mean act counts too!)"
Trouble Talk
VS
"Maya used rumors to tip the social seesaw. Rumors use Social Power to leave someone alone. That is bullying."
TRUDY LUDWIG'S MISSION
Lesson #2
Hero Voice
Training
Reporting Protocol
Squad Protocol
Tattling
"I want to get them IN trouble."
VS
Reporting
"I want to get someone OUT of trouble."
2nd Inclusion Squad Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Inclusion Squad (2nd)
2nd GRADE
Instructional Anchor
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: M 3. Sense of belonging.
Texas: Social Responsibility: Ethical interactions.
Session 1
The Invisible Imbalance (30m)
1. Hook: Social Power (5m)
Counselor Script: "In 2nd grade, power isn't about size. It's about Social Power —popularity or having a group. When a group leaves one person out on purpose, the power is NOT equal. This is bullying."
2. Mentor Text: The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig (15m)
Read the book. focus on Brian. "Is he being bullied? Yes, the group uses their power to make him invisible. Justin uses his Social Power to include him."
3. Activity: Includer Scenarios (10m)
Read these: 1. "A group says 'no new kids' every recess (Bullying)." 2. "Two friends arguing once over a ball (Conflict/Equal Power)."
Session 2
Inclusion Oath (30m)
1. The Includer Strategy (10m)
Upstanders in 2nd grade are Includers . They use status to balance the room. Practice asking "Want to join us?"
2. Reporting Social Harm (10m)
Script: "I am reporting this because I see someone being left out on purpose. It's an imbalance of power. It's not fair."
3. Activity: Hand of Inclusion (10m)
Students use the Handout Page to trace their hand and pledge one inclusion move.
Inclusion Oath
NAME:
Mission: Reach Out
"I use my Social Power for good."
Trace Your Hand Here
One way I will include a friend today:
2nd Inclusion Squad Slides Lesson #1
Inclusion
Squad
The Social Power Mission
Squad Manual
😡 MEAN
🎯 ON PURPOSE
🔄 OVER & OVER
⚖️ IMBALANCE OF POWER
"(Unless a single significant event counts!)"
Social Power
"Brian was invisible until someone used their Social Power to see him."
SEE THEM
ASK THEM
JOIN THEM
TRUDY LUDWIG'S THE INVISIBLE BOY
Lesson #2
Squad
Defense
Inclusion Strategies
Includer Power Moves
THE INVITE
"Hey, want to come sit with us? We have a spot!"
THE DEFENSE
"Actually, I think everyone should be able to play."
3rd Power Protectors Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Power Protectors (3rd)
3rd GRADE
Master Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: M 1. Whole self; SS 5. Ethical choices.
Texas: Social Responsibility: Ethical leadership.
Session 1
Tease or Terror? (30m)
1. Hook: Imbalance Check (5m)
Counselor Script: "A conflict is two equals arguing. Bullying is an intentional imbalance of power. One person uses size, social status, or a group to target another."
2. Mentor Text: Tease Monster by Julia Cook (15m)
Read the book. Focus on One-Zero. "Is this friendly teasing or bullying? Is there an intent to hurt? Is there an imbalance of power?"
3. Activity: 4-Zones Corner Sort (10m)
Read Scenarios: 1. "Mean comments in Roblox (Cyber/Power Imbalance)." 2. "Group laughing at shoes (Social/Status Imbalance)." 3. "Arguing over a game (Conflict/Equal Power)."
Session 2
Upstander Power (30m)
1. The Bystander Effect (10m)
Script: "Silence gives power to the bully. Voice gives power back to the target. One Upstander rebalances the room."
2. Elite Power Moves (10m)
Practice: Be a Friend, Interrupt, Voice, and Help. Script specific lunchroom dialogue together.
3. Activity: Upstander Handout (10m)
Students use the Handout Page to analyze imbalances and write their hero scripts.
Upstander Mission
NAME:
Scenario A
"Two students arguing over who is better at basketball. Both are shouting."
Conflict (Equal)
Bullying (Not Equal)
Scenario B
"A group of students hides one student's backpack every single recess and laughs."
Conflict (Equal)
Bullying (Not Equal)
Script Your Courage
"Look at Scenario B. What is one specific sentence you would use to balance the scale and help your classmate?"
Shield Squad Level 3.0
3rd 4th Upstander Challenge Handout Upstander Challenge
NAME:
DATE:
The Imbalance Check
Scenario A
"Two friends are arguing about who gets to go first in the soccer game. They are both shouting."
BUDDY CONFLICT
BULLYING MISSION
Scenario B
"A large group of students is whispering and laughing at one student's shoes. They do this every day at lunch."
BUDDY CONFLICT
BULLYING MISSION
Upstander Scripting
"Look at Scenario B. One person is being targeted by a group (Imbalance of Power). What is one thing you would say to help?"
Choose a Power Move: Be a Friend, Interrupt, Use Voice, or Get Help.
SHIELD SQUAD: PROTECT THE BALANCE
3rd Power Protectors Slides Lesson #1
Power
Protectors
Shield Squad: 3rd Grade Academy
Mission Manual
😡
MEAN
🎯
ON PURPOSE
🔄
OVER & OVER
⚖️
IMBALANCE OF POWER
"(Unless a single big event counts!)"
Tease or Terror?
Conflict
EQUAL POWER
Bullying
NOT EQUAL POWER
Lesson #2
Power
Moves
Activating the Shield
Choose Your Power Move
BE A FRIEND
Shift focus.
INTERRUPT
Break the moment.
VOICE
"Stop! That's mean."
HELP
Find a grown-up.
4th Upstander Elite Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Upstander Elite (4th)
4th GRADE
Academy Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
Session 1
The Ripple Effect (30m)
1. Hook: Pebble Power (5m)
Script: "Group Power is an imbalance that drowns out one voice. When we choose to include, it ripples. Silence ripples harm to the whole building."
2. Mentor Text: Confessions of a Former Bully (15m)
By Trudy Ludwig. focus on the 'Bullying Circle'. Katie learned that the Imbalance of Power came from her friends being silent. Silence ripples harm.
3. Activity: The Ripple Map (10m)
Use slides. Map the ripples of one exclusion act. Who else feels it? (Friends, family, siblings, the school energy).
Session 2
Elite Protocol (30m)
1. Nuanced Upstanding (10m)
Script: "In 4th grade, you shift power by walking away WITH the target. You take the audience power away from the bully. This is an elite move."
2. Power Shifts (10m)
Practice: "I don't think that's true. Hey Maya, want to come look at this display instead?" (Breaking the Social Capital advantage).
3. Activity: Ripple Handout (10m)
Students use the Handout Page to map their positive pebbles and ripples of kindness.
Ripple Effect
NAME:
"One kind choice changes everything."
My Heroic Choice
Draw/Write here
How does this help the target?
How does this help the class?
SHIELD SQUAD: ELITE UPSTANDERS
4th Upstander Elite Slides Lesson #1
Upstander
Elite
Shield Squad: 4th Grade Academy
Elite Intel
😡 MEAN
🎯 ON PURPOSE
🔄 OVER & OVER
⚖️ IMBALANCE OF POWER
"(Unless a single big event counts!)"
The Circle of Power
"Katie learned that her Imbalance of Power came from her friends being silent. Silence is a choice that ripples."
THE BULLY
THE BYSTANDER
THE UPSTANDER
Lesson #2
Power
Shift
Elite Strategies
The Elite Move
"Shift the audience power by walking away WITH the target."
REBALANCE THE ROOM
5th Impact Influencers Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Impact Influencers (5th)
5th GRADE
Instructional Anchor
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
ASCA: M 3. Belonging; LS 1. Critical thinking.
Texas: Self-Confidence: Social self-efficacy.
Session 1
Social Capital (30m)
1. Hook: Status vs Power (5m)
Counselor Script: "In 5th grade, power is about Social Capital —popularity and followers. When status is used to push others out, it's a social power imbalance. Disagreement is healthy; bullying is systemic harm."
2. Mentor Text: Zero by Kathryn Otoshi (15m)
Read Zero . Focus: Zero felt worthless until she realized she could count OTHERS in. How does status imbalance lead to people feeling like "Zero"?
3. Activity: View Count Audit (10m)
Use slides. Analyze a mean group chat post. Why is this a Single Significant Event ? (The view count repeats the harm forever).
Session 2
Digital Protocol (30m)
1. Influencer Responsibility (10m)
Script: "You set the school's culture. If you stay silent when you see digital harm, you are giving your capital to the bully. Upstanders balance the room."
2. Cyber-Shield Moves (10m)
Review the Block/Screenshot/Report protocol. Discuss why reporting digital harm is an act of influencer leadership.
3. Activity: Impact Handout (10m)
Students use the Handout Page to analyze a status imbalance and write their leader pledge.
Impact Reflection
INFLUENCER:
Social Power Audit: Digital
"An influential student creates a 'secret' group chat where they post an embarrassing photo of a classmate. By lunch, everyone is whispering about it."
Identify the Imbalance:
Why is this bullying?
Influencer Pledge
"As a 5th grade leader, how will you use your Social Capital (popularity) to shift power back to someone being excluded?"
Shield Squad protocol // level 5.0
Digital Signature
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Lesson #1
Impact
Influencers
Shield Squad: 5th Grade Academy
Academy Manual
"Bullying is being mean , on purpose , over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power ."
The Imbalance Audit
Conflict
Equal Status
"A disagreement where both voices have the same weight."
REPAIRABLE
Bullying
Status Imbalance
"Using popularity or a group to push someone out."
SYSTEMIC HARM
Zero & Status
"Zero felt like she had no value until she decided to Count Others In ."
Social Capital is used to rebalance the scales.
KATHRYN OTOSHI'S ZERO
Single Significant Events
"In digital spaces, an act can happen ONCE, but the impact repeats with every view."
A viral photo
A major threat
6th Social Leadership Guide Counselor Facilitation Guide
Shield Squad: Social Leadership (6th)
6th GRADE
Foundational Definition
"Bullying is being mean, on purpose, over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power."
Session 1
Culture Changers (30m)
1. Hook: Systemic Imbalance (5m)
Counselor Script: "As the oldest, you decide the building's culture. If you ignore an imbalance of power, you validate it. Shifting power means changing what is socially acceptable in this building."
2. Mentor Text: Restart by Gordon Korman (15m)
Analyze Chase's shift from using status to bully vs. status to protect. "How does the whole climate restart when a group of leaders chooses inclusion over status?"
3. Activity: Culture Audit (10m)
Identify "Social Weak Points" (bus line, locker rooms). Analyze how power is used to exclude in those spots. Disrupt the status quo.
Session 2
Legacy Leadership (30m)
1. Digital Gatekeeping (10m)
Script: "One photo. One share. That is a Single Significant Event . Repetition is built into the view count. You are the digital gatekeepers."
2. Shield Initiatives (10m)
Design a 6th grade 'Shield Action' (e.g., Upstander Shout-outs). Leadership is about shifting the power back to those being left out.
3. Activity: Legacy Pledge (10m)
Students complete the Handout Page . Preparation for middle school culture setting.
Legacy Pledge
LEADER:
Social Power Audit
"Identify one systemic imbalance of power in our school halls (e.g., a group that excludes others or a spot where kids feel invisible)."
My 6th Grade Legacy
"As I transition to middle school, I want the younger 'Shield Squad' members to remember me as a leader who balanced the scale of power by..."
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Lesson #1
Social
Leadership
Shield Squad: 6th Grade Academy
Foundational Definition
"Bullying is being mean , on purpose , over and over again (unless a single significant event) with an imbalance of power ."
The Culture Shift
Social Conflict
Balanced Power
"A mutual disagreement where both sides have equal voice."
OUTCOME: NEGOTIATION
Systemic Bullying
Power Imbalance
"Using status or popularity to set a harmful status quo."
OUTCOME: SYSTEMIC HARM
Lesson #2
Legacy
Power
Culture Changers
The 6.0 Mission
"Chase learned that his past didn't define his future. You have the power to RESTART the school culture today."
SHIFT THE POWER
Texas Mindset: Social Responsibility
5th 6th Legacy Reflection Handout Influence Reflection
LEADER:
DATE:
Social Power Analysis
Scenario:
"A small group of influential students creates a 'burn book' style group chat where they rate classmates. They use their status to make others feel like they have to join in to be 'safe'."
Identify the Imbalance of Power:
Is this a single event or repeated?
Culture Shift
"What is one specific way you can use your influence to disrupt this power imbalance?"
The Legacy Pledge
I choose to lead with impact.
As I prepare for middle school, one thing I want the younger 'Shield Squad' members to remember about how I treated others is:
Texas standard: Ethical Leadership
Digital Signature