Lesson Plan
Safe Spaces: Talking About Safety
Help the student understand why we maintain safe conversations in school and how using positive words creates a safe space for everyone, including not playing games with guns or talking about weapons.
Creating a calm and secure environment encourages positive communication and fosters trust, ensuring that discussions focus on safety through kind and positive topics without distressing subjects like guns or violence.
Audience
Kindergarten
Time
15 minutes
Approach
Engage with storytelling, clear examples, and simple role-play.
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
- Review the Safe Spaces Storybook and Positive Safety Chart to familiarize with key points.
- Ensure you are clear on how to explain that we don’t play games with guns or talk about weapons, keeping the conversation safe and positive.
- Set up a quiet area free from distractions.
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
- Greet the student warmly and introduce the concept of a safe space.
- Explain that at school, we talk about fun and kind things that make everyone feel secure, and we avoid topics like guns, weapons, or games with guns because they can make people feel unsafe.
Step 2
Storytelling Session
5 minutes
- Share a simple story from the Safe Spaces Storybook that focuses on creating a safe and happy environment.
- Ask simple questions about what makes them feel safe, gently reinforcing that safe words and fun activities keep everyone happy.
- Emphasize that talking about or playing games with guns or weapons is not something we do, as it isn't safe or kind.
Step 3
Positive Reinforcement
2 minutes
- Introduce the Positive Safety Chart and highlight actions that contribute to a safe environment.
- Praise the student for sharing their thoughts and participating in creating a safe space by focusing on kind words and safe activities.
Step 4
Wrapping Up
5 minutes
- Recap the importance of kind words and safe spaces at school.
- Encourage the student to use kind language when talking about safety, and remind them that talking about or playing games with guns or weapons is not allowed because it can be unsafe.
- Conclude with a cheerful goodbye and a reminder of the safety rules.
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Slide Deck
Welcome to Safe Spaces!
Today, we are learning about how to make our school a happy and safe place by using kind words and fun stories.
Introduce the lesson with a warm greeting and a brief explanation about safe spaces. Encourage the student to think of kinds of things that make them feel happy and secure.
Why Are Safe Spaces Important?
In our school, we talk about kind and fun things. We keep our conversations safe by not playing games with guns or talking about weapons.
Use the first part of the lesson plan to start a conversation about what makes a space feel safe, including why we do not play games with guns or talk about weapons. Ask the student simple questions like, 'What makes you feel happy and safe at school?'
Story Time: Safe Spaces Storybook
Let's listen to a story about friends who help each other feel safe. What parts of the story make you feel safe? Remember, we share fun and kind stories, not ones about guns or weapons.
Introduce the storybook as a visual aid, emphasize storytelling. Share the story from the Safe Spaces Storybook and gently mention that some topics like guns or weapons are not part of our happy story.
Using Kind Words & Actions
Look at the Positive Safety Chart. Remember: Kind words and fun actions keep our school safe, and we don't play games with guns or talk about weapons.
Review the positive safety chart. Highlight that kind actions and words create a safe environment, and praise the student for their participation. Emphasize that avoiding harmful topics helps us all feel secure.
Remember Our Safe Space!
Today, we learned that using kind words makes our school happy and secure. We stay safe by not talking about or playing games with guns and weapons. Keep up the good work being safe and kind!
Wrap up the lesson by summarizing the key points. Encourage the student to practice using kind words, and remind them why we avoid unsafe topics like guns and weapons.
Reading
Safe Spaces Storybook
Welcome to our story about safe spaces! In our story, we will explore how kind words and caring actions can make everyone feel safe and happy at school.
The Friendly School
Once upon a time, there was a school where all the students loved to play and learn. They knew that when they spoke kindly and helped one another, the school became a very special place. The students had a magic rule: kind words make our hearts shine!
The Magic of Kindness
One day, a new student named Jamie was feeling a little shy. Jamie worried about not fitting in and feeling safe. The students remembered their magic rule and gathered around to welcome Jamie with smiles and friendly words.
They said things like, "We are happy you are here!" and "Let's be friends and play together." With each kind word, Jamie began to feel brave and safe. Soon, Jamie joined the fun, sharing toys and happy stories with friends.
Creating a Safe Space
In this school, every time someone used kind words or helped a friend, they were part of creating a safe space. The teachers reminded everyone that if they ever felt scared or sad, they should talk about their feelings with someone who cares. They also reminded the students that playing games with guns or talking about weapons is not safe and is not something we do here.
The school became even brighter because all the children helped each other feel safe and happy every day.
Your Turn!
Think about a time when you used kind words or helped a friend. How did it make you feel? Use the space below to draw a picture or write a few words about your happy, safe moment.
Remember, your kind words can light up the world and make a safe space for everyone!
Activity
Positive Safety Chart
This chart shows the kind words and actions that help keep our school a safe and happy place. Use this chart to remember ways to make yourself and others feel safe!
How to Use the Chart
- Look: Look at the pictures and words on the chart.
- Learn: Learn what kind actions and words make our school safe.
- Share: When you use kind words, add a sticker or mark on the chart to show your good actions.
Chart Categories
| Action/Word | How It Helps | Your Sticker |
|---|---|---|
| Hello! | Greets friends with a smile | [ ] |
| Thank you! | Shows appreciation and kindness | [ ] |
| Sharing toys | Helps everyone feel included | [ ] |
| Listening carefully | Makes sure everyone is heard and valued | [ ] |
| Giving a hug (if appropriate) | Makes friends feel loved and safe | [ ] |
Reminder
Remember, it's important to have fun and be kind at school. We do not play games with guns or talk about weapons because these things can make others feel unsafe.
Activity Time!
- Ask: Think about a time when you used one of these kind words or actions. How did it make you feel?
- Do: Draw a picture of you using a kind word or action in school:
- Share: Tell a teacher or friend about your drawing and what kind action you chose.
Remember, every kind act helps to create our safe space at school!