Upstander or Bystander? Cut and Sort
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Upstander or Bystander? Cut and Sort" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.


Upstander or bystander cut and sort for 3rd to 5th grade: 10 action strips to cut out and glue in the right column. Answer key included. Part of our National Bullying Prevention Month holiday activities collection.
More National Bullying Prevention Month activitiesNational Bullying Prevention Month 2026: dates and teaching guide
How do I use this resource?
Students read each strip, cut it out and glue it in the column that fits. Talk about how a bystander could become an upstander.
What students will practice
- Teaches 3rd to 5th grade students to spot bullying, stand up safely, tell a trusted adult and choose kindness.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
Curriculum Links
Find this in the curriculum
Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.
FAQ
How do I use the "Upstander or Bystander?" Cut and Sort?
⌄
Students read each strip, cut it out and glue it in the column that fits. Talk about how a bystander could become an upstander.
What is the "Upstander or Bystander?" Cut and Sort?
⌄
One page with a name line and two columns, Upstander, someone who sees it and does something to help, and Bystander, someone who sees it and does nothing. Ten strips sit below, such as Asks the child to join their game, Tells a teacher what happened and Keeps scrolling past a mean post. The answer key shows each strip in its column.
Can I use the "Upstander or Bystander?" Cut and Sort at home and in the classroom?
⌄
Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade National Bullying Prevention Month resources are there?
⌄
7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National Bullying Prevention Month resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National Bullying Prevention Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National Bullying Prevention Month resources for?
⌄
These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National Bullying Prevention Month resources for homeschool?
⌄
Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.
Make a Request
Spotted something to fix, or want a resource we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.
Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
What is ClassWeekly?
ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids, from preschool up. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and C3 Framework standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.









