The Unkind Note: Anti-Bullying and Upstander SEL Lesson, Ages 7 to 11

A complete, ready-to-teach 60-minute lesson built around a 4-minute animated film, with the full film included. Watch the film together, pause at three discussion points, then students complete worksheets at the level that suits them.

The story

Leo finds a note under his book: "Nobody wants you on their team." Maya saw who left it and has to decide whether to speak up. She sits with Leo, tells him the note is not true, and together they tell Ms Harper. The class learns three words: Notice. Support. Tell.

What's included (18 pages)

• Teacher guide with story summary, learning objectives, curriculum links, key vocabulary and characters
• Full 60-minute lesson plan with timings and three pause points for discussion
• Answer key
• Levels and extension ideas
• 12 differentiated worksheets at three levels: ages 7 to 8, 8 to 9 and 10 to 11
• A printable certificate to celebrate students

Learning objectives

• Recognise how unkind words can make someone feel, even when nobody else sees them
• Understand the difference between a bystander and an upstander
• Use three safe steps when someone is treated unkindly: notice, support and tell a trusted adult

The full film is included

Your purchase includes the full animated film. Your personal access code and simple instructions are on page 5 of the teacher guide. A free preview is also available to watch online.

Part of a series

This lesson is one episode of Northbeam Kids: Stories That Shape Us, a series of animated stories with recurring characters, so students get to know Leo, Maya, Ben and Ms Harper across the year.

Save with the bundle: all ten Northbeam Kids lessons are also available together in this shop.