UPSTANDER VS BYSTANDER Activities | Bullying Lesson – Kindness Activities

Are your students struggling to understand the difference between being an upstander and a bystander? Helping students recognize their role in bullying situations is essential for fostering kindness, respect, and responsibility. Our Upstander vs. Bystander Sorting Activity is an engaging and interactive anti-bullying lesson designed to help students identify ways to take action against bullying and cyberbullying while developing confidence in standing up for others.

This resource is perfect for bullying lessons, school counseling sessions, social-emotional learning (SEL), and classroom discussions on respect, kindness, and inclusion.

What’s Included?

• Upstander vs. Bystander Tip Sheet – A simple, student-friendly guide explaining the difference between an upstander and a bystander with real-life examples.
• Sorting Scenario Cards – Engaging scenarios where students must decide if the action is that of an upstander or bystander (print, cut, and laminate for durability).
• Frequently Asked Questions – Answers to common student questions about bullying, cyberbullying, and how to stand up for others.
• Perfect for Small Groups, SEL Lessons & Classroom Discussions – Encourage meaningful conversations and reflection on how students can help stop bullying.

Why This Resource?

• Engages students in hands-on learning through sorting and discussion.
• Reinforces key concepts in anti-bullying and social-emotional learning (SEL).
• Builds confidence in students to become upstanders in bullying situations.
• Supports classroom discussions on bullying, kindness, and responsibility.