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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
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

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

Warm Up


Discussion


Activity

