Lesson Plan

Safe Space Session Guide

Students will collaboratively establish classroom norms and build trust through interactive activities, culminating in a shared set of group agreements that foster a safe and supportive environment.

This lesson lays the foundation for a trusting classroom community, encouraging students to express themselves and support one another—essential for their social-emotional development and positive peer interactions.

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Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Trust Ball Toss

5 minutes

Step 2

Building Our Circle

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Agreements Brainstorm

15 minutes

Step 4

Consolidate and Finalize Agreements

5 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Feelings Check-Out

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Building Our Circle

What Is a Safe Space?

Why Do We Need a Safe Space?

Key Element: Trust

Key Element: Listening

Key Element: Confidentiality

Examples of Safe Space Behaviors

Next: Group Agreements Brainstorm

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Warm Up

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Discussion

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Activity

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What’s Our Safe Space?

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