Lesson Plan
Brave Voices Session 1
Students will recognize and name basic emotions and practice using simple words to express needs instead of crying.
Teaching children to identify feelings and use words empowers them to self-advocate, reduces frustration, and builds emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Word Use
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brave Voices Session 1
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Feeling Circle
Feeling Flashcards Examples
Emotion Word Posters
Using Words Instead of Tears
Guided Practice: Role-Play
Closure & Reflection
Great Job, Brave Voices!
Activity
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Brave Voices Session 2
Students will learn to use polite words like “please” and “thank you” when asking for help, and practice making clear, respectful requests.
Teaching polite request skills helps children self-advocate respectfully, fosters positive interactions, and builds confidence in asking for help.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Magic Words Match
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Polite Requests
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Role-Play Requests
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brave Voices Session 2
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Magic Words Match
Polite Request Flashcards
Help Request Posters
Modeling Polite vs. Impolite
Guided Practice: Role-Play
Closure & Reflection
Great Job, Brave Voices!
Lesson Plan
Brave Voices Session 3
Students will learn to recognize when they feel overwhelmed, request a break using a signal, and practice simple calming strategies to feel ready to rejoin activities.
Teaching children to self-regulate by asking for breaks and using calming tools builds coping skills, reduces frustration, and empowers them to advocate for their needs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feeling Thermometer Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Break Signals & Calming Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Role-Play Break Requests
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Brave Voices Session 3
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up: Feeling Thermometer Check
Feeling Thermometer Poster
Introducing Break Signals
Break Signal Card Example
Calming Strategy Toolkit
Guided Practice: Role-Play
Closure & Reflection
Great Job, Brave Voices!
Lesson Plan
Brave Voices Session 4
Students will learn to set kind but firm boundaries by using simple stop words and assertive statements like “Stop, please” or “No, thank you” when they feel uncomfortable.
Teaching assertive boundary-setting helps children advocate for themselves safely, respect others’ feelings, and feel empowered to express personal limits.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Stop and Go Game
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Assertive Language
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Role-Play Boundaries
10 minutes
Step 4
Closure & Reflection
5 minutes
