Types of Bullying
What is it called when someone repeatedly hits, kicks, or physically hurts another person?
Physical Bullying
What should you do first if you see someone being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult
True or False: Bullying can make someone feel sad, scared, or lonely.
True.
Who can you talk to if you're being bullied?
A teacher, counselor, parent, trusted adult, friend
What is one way bullying is shown in movies or TV shows?
Characters being mean, name-calling, spreading rumors, cyberbullying, etc.
What type of bullying happens when someone spreads rumors or excludes others on purpose?
Social Bullying
True or False: If you ignore a bully, they will always stop
Name one way bullying can affect someone’s school performance.
Difficulty concentrating, missing school, lower grades, etc.
True or False: Schools have rules against bullying.
True.
True or False: People who are bullied always tell someone right away.
False.
When someone makes mean comments online, sends hurtful messages, or posts embarrassing pictures without permission, what kind of bullying is this?
Cyberbullying
Name one way to stand up for someone being bullied.
Speak up, support the person, report it, walk away with them, etc.
How can bullying affect someone’s mental health?
It can cause stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, etc.
What is one thing schools can do to help stop bullying?
Teach kindness, have anti-bullying rules, encourage students to report bullying, etc.
What is one way social media can be used for kindness instead of bullying?
Posting positive messages, supporting friends, reporting mean behavior, etc
True or False: Teasing a friend in a playful way is always considered bullying.
False
If you're being bullied online, what should you do before responding?
Take screenshots, block/report the bully, tell an adult
True or False: Bullying only affects the person being bullied
False.
What does the phrase "treat others the way you want to be treated" mean?
Be kind, respectful, and fair to others
How can video games encourage positive behavior instead of bullying?
By promoting teamwork, rewarding kindness, allowing players to report toxic behavior, or creating safe online spaces.
Name two places where cyberbullying can happen.
Social media, text messages, online gaming, emails, etc.
Why is it important to be an "upstander" instead of a "bystander"?
Upstanders help stop bullying by supporting the person being bullied
What are two emotions someone might feel after being bullied?
Anger, sadness, fear, embarrassment, helplessness, etc.
Name two ways you can be a leader in stopping bullying.
Encourage kindness, report bullying, stand up for others, be a good role model, etc.
In some books and movies, the bully changes by the end of the story. What is one reason a bully might change?
They realize their actions hurt others, someone helps them understand kindness, they experience kindness themselves, or they face consequences and learn from them.