Rude or Mean?
Someone bumps into you in the hallway and says, 'Watch where you're going!' What type of behavior is this most likely?
Rude behavior.
You notice someone sitting alone at lunch. What is one kind thing you could do?
Invite them to sit with you or start a friendly conversation.
Two friends disagree about what game to play at recess. What is this most likely an example of?
A conflict or disagreement.
You see someone being teased but do nothing. What are you called in that situation?
A bystander.
What are three common parts of bullying?
Harmful or aggressive behavior, repetition or a likelihood of repetition, and a real or perceived power imbalance.
A student gets frustrated and says something hurtful during an argument, then apologizes. What type of behavior is this most likely?
Mean behavior in the moment.
Your friend makes fun of another student in a group chat. What could you say?
'That's not cool. Let's stop talking about them like that.'
What is one helpful thing to do before responding when you are angry?
Pause, take a breath, and give yourself time to calm down.
Why can laughing at a hurtful joke make the situation worse, even if you did not make the joke?
It can encourage the person making the joke and make the targeted student feel more alone.
Two students argue once over a seat, and both have an equal chance to speak up. Is this automatically bullying?
No. It may be a conflict. The details and pattern of behavior matter.
A student constantly interrupts, corrects everyone, and insists their ideas are the only right ones. What behavior are they showing?
Controlling or know-it-all behavior.
A student is being excluded from a group project on purpose. What could you do to help?
Include them, speak up respectfully, or ask the teacher for help.
Two students both want to lead a group project. What is one fair way to resolve the disagreement?
Take turns, divide leadership responsibilities, or agree on a plan together.
You see an embarrassing photo of a classmate shared online. What should you avoid doing?
Do not like it, comment to encourage it, or forward/share it.
A group repeatedly leaves one student out, spreads rumors about them, and uses their popularity to make others avoid them. What might this be?
Bullying, specifically relational or social bullying.
A student makes a sarcastic comment about someone's answer in class. They say, 'I was just joking.' Does that automatically make it okay?
No. Intent matters, but so does the impact. They should listen if someone is hurt.
You want to stand up for someone, but you are worried the group may turn on you. Name one safe way to help.
Check on the student privately, get a trusted adult, or report what happened.
A student keeps interrupting and telling teammates their ideas are stupid. What should the group do to address the conflict?
Set a respectful boundary and make sure everyone gets a chance to contribute.
You are not comfortable confronting a group that is targeting someone. How can you still help?
Get an adult, report the behavior, or privately support the person being targeted.
A student says, 'If you tell anyone what we did, you'll regret it,' after repeatedly humiliating a classmate. What makes this especially serious?
It includes intimidation or a threat and should be reported to a trusted adult immediately.
What is one important difference between a rude moment and a pattern of bullying?
Rudeness may be unintentional or brief. Bullying involves repeated harmful behavior and a real or perceived power imbalance.
You reported repeated harassment, but it continues. What should you do next?
Tell a trusted adult or administrator again, share specific details, and keep seeking help until the situation is addressed.
When does a disagreement become something that needs adult help rather than a conversation between students?
When there are threats, intimidation, ongoing harassment, a safety concern, or students cannot resolve it safely.
What is the difference between being a bystander and being an upstander?
A bystander watches or does not intervene; an upstander takes a safe, helpful action.
A student repeatedly targets a classmate online after school, and the messages make the student afraid to come to school. Does it matter that it happened online or after school?
No. Online behavior can still cause harm and affect school safety. Save evidence and report it to a trusted adult or school staff.