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Creating an Emotional Safety Plan

Lesson Plan

Creating an Emotional Safety Plan

emotional safety plan

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the importance of having an emotional safety plan and guiding them to create their own. This is crucial for their emotional well-being in various situations, fostering a sense of preparedness and confidence in managing their emotions.

Audience

5th grade students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Emotional Safety Plan Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet students and briefly explain the importance of having an emotional safety plan.
  • Share a simple example of an emotional safety plan (e.g., what to do when feeling overwhelmed).
  • Explain that today, they will learn how to create their own emotional safety plans.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Pose discussion questions to the class and encourage students to share their thoughts.
  • Write key points on the whiteboard.
  • Emphasize the importance of understanding different challenging emotions and having plans for different scenarios.

Step 3

Creating an Emotional Safety Plan

10 mins

  • Hand out the Emotional Safety Plan Worksheet to each student.
  • Guide them through each section of the worksheet, explaining how to fill it out.
  • Allow students time to complete their emotional safety plans, offering help as needed.

Step 4

Reflection and Share

5 mins

  • Ask volunteers to share their emotional safety plans with the class.
  • Discuss any common themes or unique ideas highlighted by the students.
  • Reinforce the importance of regularly reviewing and updating their emotional safety plans.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to share their emotional safety plans with their families and keep them somewhere accessible.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them that being prepared emotionally is a key part of staying healthy.
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Worksheet

Emotional Safety Plan Worksheet

A worksheet that guides students through creating their own emotional safety plans for different challenging situations.

Who are the safe people you can talk to when you feel upset?








What activities help you feel better when you are stressed?








What is a plan for managing emotions at school?








List three things you can do to calm down when you are feeling overwhelmed.








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Discussion

Group Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a group discussion about the importance of emotional safety plans and different scenarios where they might be needed.

Why do you think it is important to have an emotional safety plan?

Encourage students to think about different challenging emotions and the benefits of being emotionally prepared.







What are some situations where you might need an emotional safety plan?

List various scenarios such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or sad.







How can having an emotional safety plan help you stay calm during a challenging situation?

Discuss the reassurance that comes from knowing what to do and how to manage emotions safely.







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