Lesson Plan

Bullying Prevention Lesson Plan

Empower students to recognize and understand bullying behaviors, practice empathetic responses through role-play, and develop safe strategies to prevent and respond to bullying in their school community.

Building awareness and empathy enables students to stand up against bullying, fosters a safer environment, and equips them with tools to support themselves and others.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

25 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Bullying

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Role-Play

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Action

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Bullying Prevention: Stand Up, Speak Out

Welcome students! Introduce the topic: today we will learn what bullying is, why it hurts, and how we can stand up together. Encourage participation—this will be interactive.

What Is Bullying?

Define bullying clearly. Contrast with teasing and conflict. Ask for student examples to ensure understanding.

Types of Bullying

Explain each type with a brief example. Invite students to share if they’ve seen or experienced any.

Examples of Bullying

Present real-life scenarios. Read each and discuss: is it bullying? Why or why not?

Impact of Bullying

Share age-appropriate statistics to show how common bullying is. Emphasize why it matters.

Recognizing Bullying

Help students spot bullying behaviors. Encourage them to trust their instincts.

Responding to Bullying

Introduce safe response options. Stress that students should never put themselves in danger.

Empathy in Action

Focus on empathy. Guide students to imagine how targets feel.

Class Discussion

Facilitate a class discussion. Use student examples to connect with real life.

Your Commitment

Wrap up with a personal commitment. Collect or display pledges to reinforce accountability.