Welcome students. Today we’ll explore the difference between playful and hurtful teasing. Our goal is to help you recognize when teasing crosses the line and learn strategies to respond respectfully.

Display this slide and ask: “What comes to mind when you hear ‘teasing’?” Call on volunteers and jot their ideas on the board.

Introduce the two definitions, emphasizing the difference in intent and impact.

Read the scenario aloud or have a student volunteer. Then ask pairs to label it Playful or Hurtful and explain why.

Repeat the process: pairs decide classification and share reasoning.

Present each strategy clearly. Model one with a volunteer. Invite students to suggest how tone and body language matter.

Explain the exit ticket: students write one action they’ll take next time they see hurtful teasing. Collect as they leave.