Lesson Plans Based on From Bullied to Brave

Turn Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell’s guide into classroom-ready lessons that build confidence, reduce bullying, and spark meaningful discussions.

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Lesson Plans Based on From Bullied to Brave

These lesson plans based on From Bullied to Brave translate Jaxon Donaldson-Brickell's kid-focused strategies into step-by-step classroom units that teach empathy, assertiveness, and safe conflict resolution.

Designed for grades K–6, each unit includes objectives, materials lists, discussion prompts, role-play scripts, and assessment rubrics so teachers can implement lessons in 30–60 minute sessions.

Classroom-tested and adaptable for remote or in-person learning, the plans emphasize social-emotional learning, literacy connections, and measurable outcomes to help students feel safer and more confident.

What’s Included in Each Plan

Standards-Aligned Objectives

Clear learning goals mapped to SEL and common core standards so lessons support both behavior and academic expectations.

Ready-to-Use Materials

Printable worksheets, visual aids, and slide decks save prep time and provide step-by-step teacher scripting.

Interactive Activities

Role-plays, group projects, and reflection exercises that build empathy, self-advocacy, and peer support skills.

Assessment & Progress Tools

Quick formative checks, rubrics, and student reflection prompts to measure growth and guide next steps.

Differentiation Tips

Modifications for diverse learners and extension ideas to scale lessons for different ages and abilities.

Benefits for Teachers and Students

  • Turn a bestselling book into practical classroom units with minimal prep
  • Improve student confidence and communication through guided activities
  • Support school-wide anti-bullying initiatives with consistent lessons
  • Save planning time with printable handouts and teacher scripts
  • Flexible lessons for in-person, hybrid, or remote classrooms
  • Aligns social-emotional learning with literacy and discussion skills

What People Are Saying

“These lesson plans made it simple to bring From Bullied to Brave into our curriculum; students opened up and we saw fewer incidents in a month.”

— Elena Park, 4th Grade Teacher, Denver, CO

“The activities are age-appropriate and powerful. My class showed measurable gains in confidence and peer support after four weeks.”

— Marcus Lee, Elementary Counselor, Seattle, WA

“As a homeschool parent, I appreciated the clear structure and scripts—my child practiced assertiveness skills and felt empowered.”

— Rivka Stein, Homeschool Parent, Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

The plans are designed primarily for grades K–6 with differentiation suggestions to adapt activities for younger or older students.

While the plans are based on From Bullied to Brave and reference its themes, many activities include summaries and can be used with or without every student having the book.

Yes—each unit includes objectives tied to social-emotional learning competencies and common core literacy standards where applicable.

Purchase the book and lesson plan bundle through the product page—buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681 and follow included links for downloadable teacher materials.

Plans are provided with classroom-use licensing; contact the publisher or author for site-license or district-wide use arrangements.

Bring Brave Lessons to Your Classroom

Equip students with practical skills from From Bullied to Brave—purchase the book and access teacher resources at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1456672681.

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