Know Your Words
What we call a person who safely steps in or gets help when someone is being hurt?
Upstander
Two friends disagree about whose turn it is in a game. They argue, but both have an equal say. Is this bullying, conflict, or teasing?
Conflict
You notice a new student sitting alone at lunch. What is one simple thing an Upstander could do?
Invite them to sit with you/join your group.
When someone intentionally uses texts, social media, gaming, or other technology to hurt someone?
Cyberbullying
A student keeps getting excluded from a game at recess. You notice it happening every day. What could you do?
Include them, invite them to play, or tell a trusted adult.
The word that means understanding and caring about how another person feels?
Empathy
Two friends joke about each other's terrible dance moves. They are both laughing and having fun. Is this bullying, conflict, or teasing?
Someone starts making fun of another student during PE. What is one safe thing you could do?
Get a teacher/adult, support the student, or tell the person to stop if it is safe.
True or False: Cyberbullying can only happen during school hours.
False
Your friend tells you, "Don't tell anyone, but someone keeps sending me mean messages." What should you do?
Encourage them to tell a trusted adult and help them get support.
What do we call someone who sees something happening but doesn't help?
Bystander
A student repeatedly makes fun of another student's clothes every day to embarrass them. Is this bullying, conflict, or teasing?
Bullying
You see someone being bullied, but stepping in directly could make things worse. Should you fight the bully?
No. Get a trusted adult and find a safe way to help.
You receive a screenshot showing someone being bullied in a group chat. What should you NOT do?
Forward it, join in, like it, or share it with more people.
Someone says something mean about a classmate. Everyone laughs except the person being targeted. What could you do?
Don't join in, support the person, change the situation, or get an adult if needed.
The word that means making sure everyone feels welcome and included?
Inclusion
Someone accidentally bumps into another student in the hallway and immediately says, "Sorry!" Is this bullying, conflict, or teasing?
None of these — it was an accident.
You see someone being left out of a group activity. What is an Upstander move that doesn't require confrontation?
Invite them to join your group/activity.
You receive a mean message about another student. What is one good Upstander move?
Don't participate or forward it; save/report it if appropriate and tell a trusted adult.
You aren't sure whether something is bullying or just a conflict. What is a good first step?
Look at what is happening and consider whether it is repeated, intentional, hurtful, and involves an imbalance of power. When unsure, ask a trusted adult.
What we call a responsible adult—like a teacher, counselor, parent, or coach—you can go to when you need help?
Trusted Adult
Two students are arguing about a group project. They disagree, but neither student is repeatedly trying to hurt the other. What is this most likely?
Conflict
True or False: Being an Upstander means you have to solve the entire problem yourself.
False. Getting a trusted adult is an Upstander move!
Someone posts something mean about a classmate and says, "Relax! It's just a joke." The classmate is clearly hurt. What important question should you ask?
Is everyone actually okay with the joke? If someone is hurt, it isn't okay just because the person who posted it calls it a joke.
You see someone being treated badly. You don't know exactly what to say, and you're worried about making things worse. What is the most important thing to remember?
You don't have to handle it alone. Do something safe—support the person, get a trusted adult, or find another safe way to help.