From Bullied to Brave social skills lessons

Step-by-step lessons, real stories, and role-play activities that turn frightened kids into confident, socially skilled children.

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From Bullied to Brave social skills lessons: What it is

From Bullied to Brave social skills lessons is a clear, age-appropriate guide for children who want to stop bullying and gain confidence through practical exercises and real-life examples.

Written by Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell, this non-fiction kid's guide combines empathy-building stories, evidence-informed techniques, and scripted role-play so children, parents, and teachers can practice safer social skills together.

Nearly 1 in 5 students report being bullied — this book gives simple, repeatable activities and conversation starters teachers and parents can use immediately. Purchase your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681

What’s inside the lessons

Step-by-step social scripts

Concrete phrases and response scripts kids can use to set boundaries, ask for help, or de-escalate tense situations.

Role-play activities

Short, guided exercises to practice reactions, build confidence, and rehearse positive social behaviors in safe settings.

Empathy-building stories

Realistic vignettes that teach perspective-taking and reduce stigma for both victims and bystanders.

Tips for parents & teachers

Practical coaching, conversation starters, and classroom-ready activities to support consistent reinforcement at home and school.

Bullying prevention tools

Checklists, warning signs, and simple safety plans so adults can spot issues early and respond effectively.

Benefits of the program

  • Boosts a child’s confidence and self-advocacy
  • Provides ready-to-use language to handle bullies calmly
  • Teaches empathy and strengthens peer relationships
  • Easy lessons teachers can deliver in 10–15 minutes
  • Supports parents with practical coaching tips
  • Helps create safer, more inclusive classroom environments

What People Are Saying

“My son used the scripts and suddenly had the words to stand up for himself. The role-plays made all the difference.”

— Maya R., Seattle, WA

“As a teacher, I introduced a two-week unit based on this book — students showed more empathy and fewer recess incidents.”

— Carlos T., Austin, TX

“Practical and compassionate. This book gave our family a shared language to talk about bullying without shame.”

— Lena S., Boston, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Designed for elementary and middle-school children (roughly ages 7–13), but the lessons are adaptable for younger or older kids with adult guidance.

Most activities take 10–20 minutes; role-plays and discussions can be repeated and built into classroom routines or family meetings.

Yes. The book includes classroom-ready exercises, scripts, and discussion prompts ideal for teachers, counselors, and after-school leaders.

Yes. It includes guidance on online safety, response strategies for digital incidents, and conversation starters for parents about online behavior.

You can buy From Bullied to Brave: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Bullies by Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681

Turn fear into confidence today

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