The Dare Nobody Wanted to Refuse
A dare pops up in the class group chat, and Ben's tummy feels tight. Watch the film, calm the group chat, find a brave way to say no, catch the safe choices and walk the Stop, Think, Tell path all the way to a trusted adult.
For the whole class on a whiteboard, or on a tablet or laptop. Turn on 👥 Teams to play in two teams. Nothing children type, tap or say is saved or sent.
Saturday morning
No more pings.
Step 1 · Name it
How does Ben feel? Tap three words.
Step 2 · Measure it
Step 3 · Choose what helps
Tap two things that could help Ben feel calmer.
What does your body do when you feel worried?
“Me neither”
1 · Choose a start
2 · Choose an ending
What could you say if someone dared you to do something that did not feel safe?
Ben puts up his hand
Why can it feel hard to put your hand up and tell?
Stop. Think. Tell.
This is just for you. Nothing is saved.
Show each other the actions for Stop, Think and Tell.
Real friends
What makes someone a real friend?
Telling at home
1 · Who could you talk to at home?
2 · What will you do?
🏠 My Home Connection
Tonight I will talk to … at home.
Freddie said sorry. How do you think Ben felt?
Who wants to play tag?
My Brave Choice Shield
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Ready for the rest of the story?
The complete adventure has all six chapters and the ending: Ben putting up his hand, the Safe Choice Catcher game, drawing Stop, Think, Tell, the Stop, Think, Tell path to a trusted adult, real friends, telling at home with a Home Connection card, snowy tag, your Brave Choice Shield and the Brave Choice Champion certificate.
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Brave Choice Champion
This certificate is awarded to
for knowing how to Stop, Think and Tell, and for having the courage to say no
© Northbeam Leadership LLP · northbeamleadership.com/kids · If a child shares something worrying, follow your school's safeguarding procedures.