Lesson Plan
Bully Detectives Lesson Plan
Student will learn to distinguish bullying behaviors from friendly teasing, recognize potential tricks from older peers, and practice safe, assertive responses.
Building social awareness and self-advocacy skills helps this 6th grader with autism navigate peer interactions safely—including avoiding setups by older students—boosting confidence and reducing vulnerability to bullying.
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Prep
Setup Materials and Environment
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Bullying vs. Teasing & Trick-Avoidance
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Bully Detectives
What Are Teasing and Bullying?
Scenario Detective Work
Practice & Reflect
Watch Out for Tricks from Older Peers

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Warm Up


Cool Down

