The One: Game Show and Book Study

Description

What Others Say

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“My student’s loved playing this game after reading the story and it supported the lesson and themes of the story very well.”
Jaclyn M.
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“As a counselor bullying preventions lesson are always useful. Gave this lesson as a last minute guidance lesson a teacher requested. It was simple and super engaging for the kids. Definitely recommend.”
Jennifer R.
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No Prep Quiz Show Style Lesson on One

Bring Kathryn Otoshi’s award-winning book One to life with this fun, interactive quiz-show style companion lesson! The One Game Show helps students explore bullying prevention, bystander intervention, and the importance of standing up for themselves and others. Students learn how one voice—and one choice—can make a big difference in creating a kinder classroom community.

Please note: Kathryn Otoshi’s book, One, is not included in this resource.

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What’s Included

✔ Google Slides™ file
✔ PowerPoint™ file
✔ Printable task cards with all challenge prompts (perfect for small groups or screen-free play)
✔ Full counseling lesson plan
✔ 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for added flexibility

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Ways to Use This Lesson

• As a SEL classroom lesson on bullying prevention and kindness

• In small group counseling focused on friendship and respect

• For bibliotherapy alongside One

• To supplement character education curriculum

• As a community-building classroom activity

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Game Show Categories

The One Game Show keeps students engaged with interactive challenges designed for different learning styles. Categories include:

• ACT IT OUT – Teams role play scenarios about bullying and bystander choices.

• TRUE or FALSE – Students decide if statements about kindness and bullying are fact or myth.

• SKETCH IT – Teams draw their answers to show understanding of respect and courage.

• IMAGINE IF – Students respond to “what if” scenarios with problem-solving skills.

• RISK – A surprise challenge that keeps the game fun and unpredictable.

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Why Teachers & Counselors Love It

⭐ Engaging & interactive – Students learn through role play, drawing, and reflection
⭐ Supports bullying prevention – Encourages kindness and bystander intervention
⭐ Customizable – Easily edit challenges to fit your students’ needs
⭐ Low prep – Quick to set up with both digital and printable options
⭐ Flexible – Works in whole-class lessons, small groups, or one-on-one sessions

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💡 Time needed: The full Game Show runs 40–60 minutes, but shorter alternative activities are included for when you need less time or a low-tech format.

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👉 This resource is a fun, flexible, and stress-free way to help students learn about kindness, bullying prevention, and standing up for others—perfect for pairing with One in SEL or counseling lessons.

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