Bullying or Not?
Two students disagree about who gets to use the basketball first. Is this bullying?
No, it's a disagreement.
Two friends laugh together about a funny dance they created.
Joking
A student repeatedly calls someone mean names. What type of bullying is this?
Verbal bullying
Someone makes a joke that hurts your feelings. What can you say?
"Please stop. I don't like that."
What do we call someone who witnesses bullying?
A bystander
A student calls another student mean names every day, even after being told to stop.
Bullying
A student makes fun of another student's haircut, and the student looks upset.
Hurtful teasing
A student repeatedly pushes or hits another student on purpose.
Physical bullying
A classmate accidentally knocks over your pencil box. What should you do?
Stay calm and communicate respectfully.
What do we call someone who safely takes action to help stop bullying?
An upstander
A student accidentally bumps into someone and apologizes.
Not bullying
Someone says, "It's just a joke!" after hurting another student's feelings. Does that make it okay?
NO
A group spreads rumors about a student to ruin their friendships.
Social bullying
Someone keeps bothering you after you've asked them to stop. What should you do?
Get help from a trusted adult.
You see someone sitting alone because classmates keep excluding them. What can you do?
Invite them to join you.
A group repeatedly leaves one student out and tells others not to be friends with them.
Bullying
Two friends have funny nicknames for each other, but one asks the other to stop. What should happen next?
Stop using the nickname.
Someone repeatedly sends threatening messages through a group chat.
Cyberbullying
You and a friend are both angry because you want to be first in line. Name one conflict-resolution strategy.
Take turns, compromise, or use calm communication.
Your friend is making fun of another student. How can you be an upstander?
Tell your friend it's not okay, support the student, or get adult help.
Two friends get into an argument and both say something mean. Is this automatically bullying? Why or why not?
No. It may be conflict. Bullying involves a power imbalance and repeated or likely repeated behavior.
What is the biggest difference between joking and hurtful teasing?
Joking is enjoyable for everyone; hurtful teasing makes someone uncomfortable or upset.
A student repeatedly embarrasses a classmate online by posting mean pictures and encouraging others to comment. What type of bullying is happening, and what should the student do?
Cyberbullying
A student threatens you if you tell an adult about their bullying. What is the safest response?
Tell a trusted adult immediately and avoid confronting the student alone.
Name three ways to be an upstander without putting yourself in danger.
Report to an adult, support the student privately, and refuse to join in or spread hurtful messages.