Interactive Adventure · Ages 7 to 11 · About 30 minutes
The Unkind Note
Leo finds a note that makes him feel very small. Step into the story, make Maya's choices, and earn five Upstander badges.
For the whole class on a whiteboard, or on a tablet or laptop. Nothing children type or tap is saved or sent.
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Chapter 1
Monday morning
The story
Leo finds a folded piece of paper under his book.
Nobody wants you on their team.
How might Leo feel? Tap all that fit.
How big is the feeling?
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Talk to your partner: why does Leo hide the note instead of telling someone?
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Chapter 2
Maya saw something
The story
Sort Maya's thoughts. Scared or brave?
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Chapter 3 · Notice
Break time
The story
Tap the person who might need help.
Card 1 of 6
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Chapter 4 · Support
Maya's choice
The story
What should Maya do?
Tap the words that would help Leo.
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Chapter 5 · Tell
The path to a trusted adult
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The story
Watch the signs light up, then tap them in the same order.
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Chapter 6 · Put it right
A real sorry
The story
Why did Leo say “Maybe tomorrow”?
Help Ollie say a real sorry. Tap the four parts.
1Say what you did
2Say why it was wrong
3Make it right
4Don't do it again
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The ending
Your Upstander promise
The story
Choose your promise for this week.
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The complete adventure has all six chapters: the courage meter, the Notice game, Maya's kind words, the Path to a Trusted Adult, Ollie's real sorry and the Upstander Champion certificate.
Northbeam Kids · The Unkind Note
Upstander Champion
This certificate is awarded to
for noticing, supporting and telling, and for knowing how to put things right
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