Spot the Bullying
This type of bullying involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships by leaving them out on purpose or spreading rumors.
What is social (or relational) bullying?
This basic teamwork skill involves paying close attention to what your teammate is saying without interrupting them.
What is active listening?
Unlike a bystander, this is a person who sees bullying and takes action to interrupt the behavior or support the target.
What is an upstander?
This type of statement focuses on the speaker's feelings rather than blaming the other person (e.g., "I feel upset when..." instead of "You always...").
What is an "I" statement?
This famous Disney duo relies on teamwork to solve mysteries and protect the Pride Lands, despite one being a meerkat and the other a warthog.
Who are Timon and Pumbaa?
Bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets.
What is cyberbullying?
The popular acronym T.E.A.M. stands for "Together Everyone Achieves..." this.
What is More?
This is the safest and most important thing to do if you witness bullying that involves physical violence or immediate danger.
What is telling a trusted adult (teacher, parent, supervisor)?
An agreement reached by adjustment or modification where both sides give up something they wanted to find a middle ground.
What is a compromise?
This iconic superhero team combines the unique powers of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and the Hulk to save the universe.
Who are The Avengers?
True or False: Rough play wrestling between two friends who are both laughing and having fun is considered bullying.
What is False? (Bullying requires an imbalance of power and an intent to cause harm).
This word describes a group of diverse people bringing different skills and backgrounds together to reach a common goal.
What is collaboration? (Accept: Synergy).
You can use this strategy as an upstander by starting a conversation with the victim about an unrelated topic to remove them from the situation.
What is distraction?
This is the first step you should take to calm your nervous system before reacting to a frustrating teammate.
What is taking a deep breath? (Accept: Stepping away/taking a pause).
This classic cartoon mystery-solving team travels in the Mystery Machine and always includes their canine companion.
Who is Mystery Inc.? (Accept: The Scooby-Doo gang).
This key element separates a one-time argument or fight from actual bullying behavior.
What is repetition? (Or happening multiple times).
When a team operates with this core value, members can rely on each other to finish their assigned tasks on time.
What is accountability (or reliability/trust)?
True or False: Checking in with a victim privately after a bullying incident to say "I'm sorry that happened" is a valid way to be an upstander.
What is True? (Direct intervention isn't the only way to help).
A neutral third party who helps two conflicting teammates talk through their issues and reach an agreement.
What is a mediator?
This famous fictional duo features a wizard and his two best friends who use their combined strengths to defeat Voldemort at Hogwarts.
Who are Harry, Ron, and Hermione? (Accept: The Golden Trio).
This is the term for a person who witnesses bullying happening but does not take any action to stop it or help the victim.
What is a bystander?
In a team setting, this style of leadership ensures that every member has a voice and a say in decision-making.
What is democratic (or participative) leadership?
This term describes the psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.
What is the bystander effect?
This resolution strategy results in an outcome where both parties walk away satisfied and their core needs are met.
What is a win-win (or collaborative) solution?
This real-life musical quartet from Liverpool changed music history by collaborating on songwriting duties between John, Paul, George, and Ringo.
Who are The Beatles?