What Will You Do?
Worksheet Description
This worksheet on bullying is a proactive tool designed to empower students with strategies for addressing bullying, whether they are the target or a witness. The top half of the page prompts the student to consider and articulate a personal action plan with the statement, “If I am being bullied, I will:” followed by a large blank space for writing. This encourages students to think about and record specific steps they would take to protect themselves or seek help, fostering a sense of preparedness and agency.
The bottom half of the worksheet shifts the focus to bystander intervention with the prompt, “If I see someone being bullied, I will:” accompanied by another large blank space for response. This section is crucial for cultivating a culture of support and collective responsibility among students. It helps them to consider the importance of standing up for others and to plan practical ways they can safely intervene or provide assistance. The worksheet acts as a valuable educational resource for teachers to initiate conversations about bullying and for students to reflect on their roles in creating a bully-free environment.