DARE: Game Show & Book Study

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What Others Say

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“It was a great way to review the topic of bullying as opposed to just direct instruction. They had fun and learned to be kinder to each other.”
Xochilt P.
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“I used this with a group of 7th grade students when we were in between units. I broke them up into teams and had them compete against each other “Jeopardy Style.” It went well and they were engaged in this fun way to learn important skills, such as empathy.”
Kristin K.
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The Dare Game Show – An Interactive Lesson on Bullying and Bravery

Teach students about bullying, bystanders, bravery, and what it means to be an upstander with The Dare Game Show, an engaging, quiz-show style classroom lesson based on Erin Frankel’s book, Dare.

Now available in both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint, this lesson is perfect for SEL distance learning, teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, classroom guidance, or in-person activities.

Please note: Erin Frankel’s book, Dare, is not included in this resource.

If you are teaching the complete trilogy, you can save with the Weird Trilogy BUNDLE.

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Ways to Use the Dare Game Show

• Social emotional learning classroom lessons

• Small group counseling activities

• Distance learning or teletherapy sessions

• Bibliotherapy companion lesson

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Why Educators Love This Lesson

• Interactive Game Show Format: Hands-on and experiential, with challenges that encourage role-play and participation.

• Encourages Reflection: Helps students think critically about bullying and the power of being an upstander.

• Customizable Content: All questions and challenges can be edited to fit your students’ needs.

• Low-Prep Resource: Quick to set up, perfect for busy teachers and counselors.

• Lesson Plan Included: Comes with structured guidance to support implementation.

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Teams role-play the challenge prompt.

• True or False – Students decide whether a statement is correct.

• Sketch It – Quick drawing activities to demonstrate learning.

• Imagine If – Prompts encourage imagination and problem-solving.

• Risk – A surprise challenge revealed only after selection.

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Technology and Classroom Options

• Best used in person with a projector or Promethean White Board.

• Play digitally with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint.

• For distance learning, simply share your screen with students.

• Want a screen-free option? Use the included printable task cards featuring the same prompts.

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Built-In Flexibility

The Game Show typically takes 40–60 minutes, but sometimes you’ll need shorter, quieter, or tech-free alternatives. That’s why this resource also includes 6+ additional printable activity formats that don’t require slides or internet access—ideal for when technology fails, class time is limited, or a calmer approach is needed.

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✅ The Dare Game Show is a powerful SEL tool that engages students in learning about bullying prevention, bravery, and being an upstander—all in an interactive, memorable way.