Anti-Bullying & SEL School Assembly • K–6
Stand Up, Step In, Stop Bullying!
An interactive anti-bullying school assembly packed with music, movement, virtual characters, and real-world strategies that help students recognize bullying and learn how to stand up for themselves and others.
Using humor, participation, and a high-tech virtual character named Cozmo, this assembly turns a serious topic into a safe, high-energy experience. Students learn how to spot bullying, what their role is in a bullying situation, and how to respond assertively instead of freezing or joining in.
The result: clear, age-appropriate anti-bullying ideas that students can actually use in the hallways, on the playground, and online.
An Anti-Bullying Assembly That Shows Students Exactly What to Do
Stand Up, Step In, Stop Bullying! uses music, movement, virtual characters, and interactive game show segments to walk students through what bullying looks like, who the “players” are in a bullying episode, and how they can safely step in as upstanders instead of silent bystanders.
What Students Learn in This Assembly
- •How to recognize the bully, the target, and the bystanders in a bullying situation.
- •The difference between teasing and bullying so they know when an adult really needs to step in.
- •How it feels to be a victim of bullying and why empathy matters.
- •What it means to be assertive (not aggressive) when they need to stand up for themselves.
- •The difference between “telling” and “tattling” so students feel confident asking for help.
Perfect For These School Events
- •School-wide anti-bullying kickoff at the start of the year.
- •Friendship Week, Respect Week, or other SEL-focused assemblies.
- •PTA-sponsored character education programs where you want high energy and strong messaging.
- •Follow-up to school counseling lessons on kindness, empathy, and inclusion.
- •Any elementary school looking for practical anti-bullying ideas that go beyond posters and slogans.
How We Turn Bystanders into Upstanders
- •Shows students that doing nothing can quietly turn a bystander into part of the bullying (the “bystander to bully” problem).
- •Gives practical, age-appropriate bystander strategies they can use that don't put them in danger.
- •Reinforces the message that bullying is not tolerated and that everyone has a role in keeping school safe.
- •Uses music, movement, and humor to keep students engaged while the message sinks in.
- •Helps students see that everyone deserves respect and no one should feel alone at school.
What Parents & Schools Say
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— PS 174, Rego Park, NY
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Why Choose This Anti-Bullying School Assembly?
Elementary school is the moment when kids are figuring out who they are and where they fit in. Unfortunately, it's also when bullying often begins. Bullies tend to target students who seem different or who they think are easy to pick on. Victims of bullying can struggle with isolation, anxiety, and school avoidance.
That's why it's critical to offer clear, age-appropriate anti-bullying ideas. Stand Up, Step In, Stop Bullying! helps students understand what bullying is, what their choices are in the moment, and how they can get help without feeling like they're “tattling.”
The program also supports teachers, counselors, and parents by giving them a shared language and examples they can refer back to in class discussions and small groups.
How We Empower Bystanders, Parents, and Teachers
During the assembly, we make it clear that bullying is not tolerated and that everyone has a role to play. Through stories, interactive segments, and clear takeaways, students see how bystanders can become friends and allies to those who are being bullied.
We also show how schools can build on the assembly with classroom follow-up and simple bystander training. When students know what to say, when to walk away, and when to tell an adult, they feel more confident stepping in.
When it comes to bullying, everyone has a role in making school a safe, supportive place for all students. An assembly like Stand Up, Step In, Stop Bullying! is a strong starting point for those important conversations.
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