From Bullied to Brave classroom presentation: Empower Kids

Turn Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell's book into a ready-to-run lesson that builds resilience, empathy, and safe classroom behavior.

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Turn a Book into a Transformative Lesson

From Bullied to Brave classroom presentation adapts Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell's book into slides, activities, and teacher notes so classes can learn practical strategies to stop bullying and build courage.

Designed for educators, counselors, and parents working with elementary and middle school students, the presentation makes difficult conversations age-appropriate and action-focused.

About 1 in 5 U.S. students experience bullying; this resource gives you a proven structure—discussion prompts, role-plays, and take-home tips—to reduce harm and foster empathy.

What the Classroom Presentation Includes

Ready-to-use slide deck

Printable, editable slides that follow the book's themes and guide classroom conversations step-by-step.

Teacher's guide and lesson plan

Detailed script, learning objectives, timing, and differentiation tips for grades 3–8.

Interactive activities

Role-playing scenarios, small-group exercises, and reflection prompts to practice brave responses.

Discussion prompts & safety scripts

Sensitive, practical language to help teachers facilitate safe conversations and report concerns.

Take-home resources

Printable handouts for students and families to reinforce skills at home.

Why Use This Presentation

  • Transforms a trusted book into a classroom-ready curriculum
  • Saves planning time with turnkey slides and lesson scripts
  • Builds student resilience, confidence, and bystander skills
  • Includes age-appropriate activities for elementary and middle school
  • Supports whole-school anti-bullying goals and SEL standards
  • Easy to adapt for small groups, assemblies, or virtual lessons

What People Are Saying

“This presentation made a hard topic approachable. My fifth graders practiced real strategies and felt empowered afterward.”

— Maya R., 5th Grade Teacher, Austin, TX

“As a parent, I appreciated the clear language and take-home tips. My child returned to school with new confidence.”

— Liam S., Parent, Boston, MA

“The role-plays and scripts helped our counseling team run focused sessions that led to measurable improvements in peer interactions.”

— Rosa M., School Counselor, Orlando, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended for grades 3–8, with adaptation notes included for younger or older students.

Lessons are modular: a core 30–45 minute lesson plus 15–20 minute follow-ups and activities.

A projector or screen, printed handouts, and space for small-group role-play; all templates are editable.

Yes. The presentation focuses on proven social-emotional learning strategies—empathy-building, assertiveness, and safe reporting.

Absolutely. Slides and activities are editable for video meetings; guidance for virtual facilitation is included.

Order the book and classroom-ready materials through the Amazon listing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681

Bring From Bullied to Brave to Your Students Today

Get Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell’s classroom presentation kit—slides, teacher notes, and activities—to teach courage and reduce bullying: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681

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