Lesson Plan
Home Base Heroes Lesson Plan
Equip school leaders with knowledge of housing insecurity signs and classroom strategies, so they can build safety nets and connect families with community resources.
School staff who understand and address housing instability foster inclusive, stable learning environments. This improves student well-being, attendance, and academic outcomes by ensuring every child has a reliable “home base” at school.
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Prep
Review & Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Housing Insecurity
10 minutes
Step 3
Case Study Analysis
15 minutes
Step 4
Resource Mapping & Action Planning
10 minutes
Step 5
Share Out & Next Steps
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Classroom Strategies to Support Students Facing Housing Insecurity
Session Objectives
What Is Housing Insecurity?
Signs of Housing Instability
Strategy 1: Build a Safe, Predictable Environment
Strategy 2: Foster Trusting Relationships
Strategy 3: Connect to Resources
Reflection & Next Steps

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