Middle School Bullying Prevention Activities

Tell a school adult what you saw

1. Read aloud: “For three days, students have called Riley the same hurtful name near the bus line. Today, one student blocks Riley from joining the line.”
2. Ask which details an adult can act on. Display three prompts: “What happened? Where did it happen? How often have you seen it?” Students can point to the answers in the story.
3. Model a report: “I saw students block Riley near the bus line today. I’ve heard them call Riley a hurtful name there three days in a row. Could you check on Riley and help at the bus line?”
4. Ask students to practice the report privately with a partner using the fictional story. If speaking up near the bus line feels unsafe, have them name another place where they could tell an adult.