Safety & Predictability

This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.

In this 45-minute, whole-class Tier 1 workshop for 8th graders, students will explore common trauma triggers, learn practical coping strategies, and collaborate to co-create inclusive safe zones within their school. This trauma-informed lesson empowers students to recognize emotional needs, support their peers, and build a positive school climate.

This 50-minute, group-focused lesson equips counselors and interventionists with concrete strategies to recognize trauma signs and apply de-escalation scripts in real time. By the end, participants will have a ready-to-use trauma-informed toolkit for supporting students. Audience: Adult professionals. MTSS Tier: 2. Includes embedded practice and collaborative planning.

A dynamic lesson to reinforce physical and emotional safety norms, helping the whole class feel secure and supported. This Tier 1 lesson for a 5th grade class consists of a 40-minute session focused on establishing safe space protocols and emotional check-ins. Students will engage in role-plays, create personal safety plans, and practice calming techniques to boost classroom climate.

A trauma-sensitive classroom session for 5th graders that introduces safety, trust, and community-building through guided activities. This lesson fosters emotional resilience and belonging in a supportive circle. (45-minute Tier 1 session)

This lesson focuses on creating a safe and supportive classroom environment for 4th and 5th graders. It emphasizes the importance of respect, kindness, and collaboration among students. By engaging in project-based learning and restorative practices, students will learn how to contribute to a positive classroom culture. This lesson is crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and safety, especially for students with a history of being bullied.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This lesson aims to provide students with coping strategies and create clear channels for communication to help them process recent unsettling events. By engaging in a trauma-informed discussion and inquiry-based activities, students will learn to express their feelings and concerns in a safe environment. This lesson is crucial in helping students feel more secure and supported, both at school and at home.

This lesson plan is designed to educate teachers on the benefits of trauma-informed approaches in the classroom. By understanding and implementing these strategies, teachers can create a supportive and nurturing environment that enhances student learning and well-being. This lesson will help teachers recognize the impact of trauma on students and equip them with practical tools to foster a positive classroom atmosphere.

A collaborative session for school leadership teams to identify and chart existing supports and stressors within their building, increasing awareness of climate hotspots and informing trauma-informed strategies. This single 45-minute session equips adults with actionable insights to improve school climate.

In this 45-minute group session for high school teachers, participants will learn trauma-informed care principles and strategies to support student well-being. This lesson empowers staff to recognize and respond to trauma signs, fostering a safer classroom climate for grades 9–12 students.

Work individually with a student to create a personal action plan for navigating and preventing bullying situations. This personalized lesson is essential for building resilience and personal safety strategies.

In this Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders, students will identify personal coping strategies and safe zones in their classroom using guided discussions and creative activities. Over one 30-minute session, learners will develop emotional self-awareness, map their “safe spaces,” and practice quick check-ins and closure rituals to support grief and loss coping skills.

This whole-class lesson explores how trauma affects behavior and learning, helping students recognize responses and build empathy. It's crucial for creating a trauma-informed classroom climate. Audience: 6th grade, 1 session (45 minutes).

In this engaging two-session exploration, 5th graders will identify and discuss the factors that make their school environment safe, welcoming, and supportive. Students will collaborate, reflect, and create visual representations of school climate elements, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and ownership of their community.

In this one-on-one session, an 8th-grade student will learn healthy strategies to recognize self-harm triggers, practice coping skills, and build a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 intervention empowers the student to manage difficult emotions and reduce self-harm urges—crucial for their well-being and resilience.

In this small-group Tier 2 resource, 8th graders explore and map personal stress signals and trauma responses to build self-awareness and coping strategies. Over a 30-minute session, students identify physical and emotional cues, create individualized trauma maps, and practice sharing within a supportive group environment.

This lesson aims to provide a safe space for middle school students to express and process their emotions regarding political events, specifically if they feel upset or unsafe. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students articulate their feelings and learn coping mechanisms. This is important to ensure students feel heard and supported, fostering a sense of safety and community in the classroom.

Introduce 7th graders to individual counseling concepts and foster a classroom culture of trust, self-awareness, and open communication through interactive activities.

In this high school lesson, students will explore the concept of trauma, distinguishing between what trauma is and what it is not, and learn how to apply trauma-informed practices while maintaining expectations. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and understanding in students, equipping them with the skills to support peers and themselves in a compassionate manner. The lesson will be conducted in one 45-minute session and is designed for a classroom-wide audience.

In this 50-minute, single-session Tier 1 lesson for 5th graders, students will explore how resilience shapes our school climate and collaborate to build a strong, supportive community. Through interactive puzzles and reflection, they learn trauma-informed practices and develop personal strengths.

This lesson aims to provide middle school students with a supportive environment to process emotions after witnessing a traumatic event. It incorporates trauma-informed teaching strategies to help students feel safe and understood. The lesson includes a brief discussion, a reading, and a video to introduce coping mechanisms and emotional management.

A focused small-group session where 4th grade students identify safe places and people at school to reinforce their emotional support networks and improve school climate; this Tier 2 lesson takes 30 minutes and empowers students by mapping and designing personal safe zones.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 behavioral supports lesson for a high school class, students collaborate to co-create shared safety agreements that foster an inclusive and respectful environment. This lesson empowers teens to voice their needs, build mutual understanding, and uphold a positive classroom culture.

This lesson focuses on practical safety measures adults can incorporate into daily routines, using proactive planning and scenario analysis to reinforce safe decision-making in personal and professional environments. Ideal for adult learners in a single 60-minute session.

This lesson aims to provide social-emotional learning (SEL) support to high school students in the context of recent gun violence situations. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will help students process their emotions, understand the importance of seeking help, and develop coping strategies. This lesson is crucial in fostering a supportive environment where students feel safe to express their feelings and learn how to manage stress and anxiety related to traumatic events.

This series of lessons aims to educate 4th-grade students on bully prevention and conflict resolution by fostering a safe and supportive classroom environment. Through restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and project-based learning, students will learn to identify bullying behaviors, develop strategies to prevent them, and resolve conflicts peacefully. These lessons are crucial in promoting empathy, respect, and understanding among students, helping them to create a positive school culture.

A three-session individual support series for 6th–7th graders focused on understanding and reducing self-harm behaviors. Through guided reflection, coping skill practice, and personalized safety planning, students will build healthier strategies and a supportive toolkit. Each 30-minute session is tailored to one-on-one instruction under a Tier 3 MTSS model.

In this introductory SEL lesson, 7th graders will learn the importance of social-emotional learning and establish a trauma-informed, trusting classroom community. By setting norms and sharing personal reflections, students will feel safe and prepared for the year ahead.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual lesson, students will explore PTSD symptoms and coping strategies to build personal resilience. Understanding trauma responses and practicing grounding techniques is crucial for supporting emotional health and self-awareness.

A Tier 3, one-on-one, 30-minute session for 6th graders to explore personal experiences with bullying, build emotional awareness, and develop strategies for self-advocacy and coping. This lesson is vital to support individual students struggling with bullying by creating a safe space for reflection and action planning.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 workshop, teachers learn key warning signs of student suicide risk, safe messaging practices, and referral protocols. This session equips educators with practical strategies to create a proactive, supportive classroom environment.

In this 4-session unit, 2nd grade students with behavioral challenges will learn what it means to be safe across different school settings (classroom, hallway, recess, cafeteria, and specials). Through engaging activities, readings, discussions, and games, students will build group-based safety strategies and routines to practice positive behavior supports.

An individualized 30-minute session for a 9th grade student focused on identifying personal risk factors, protective factors, and triggers, culminating in a personalized safety plan. This Tier 3 counseling intervention helps students gain self-awareness and equips them with tools to manage crises.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 professional development session, teachers will learn effective de-escalation strategies to manage classroom conflicts and behavioral challenges. This lesson equips educators with practical tools to maintain a positive learning environment, strengthen teacher-student relationships, and reduce disruptions.

In this 30-minute introductory SEL session, 10th graders will collaboratively establish group expectations, explore what makes a safe space, and practice active participation strategies. This Tier 2 lesson helps build a supportive environment that fosters trust, engagement, and emotional well-being.

This lesson aims to create a safe and supportive environment for 3rd-grade students, helping them feel more comfortable and reducing instances of crying during school. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson will focus on understanding emotions and building a sense of security. This is important as it fosters a positive learning environment and supports students' emotional well-being.

In this foundational professional development module, staff will explore key factors that shape school climate and learn trauma-informed de-escalation strategies. This 60-minute Tier 1 session builds shared language and empathy, equipping all staff with practical tools to support students and calm behavioral storms.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 session, PK-12 staff will engage in a whole-staff reflection on key school climate indicators to inform proactive classroom management and active supervision strategies. This lesson helps educators identify and respond to climate signals effectively to foster a safer, more supportive learning environment.

A quick cool-down that helps the whole class reflect on their shared safe space and boosts trust as they head out the door. Important for reinforcing school climate, classroom management, and culturally responsive practices for 1st graders in a 10-minute Tier 1 session.

This lesson invites the whole class to explore personal perceptions of safety and belonging, laying the groundwork for a positive school climate through engaging discussions and interactive activities. Designed for a 6th grade class in a single 45-minute session.

A small-group program offering targeted tools and strategies for students who need extra support in de-escalating emotions during crisis moments. This 30-minute Tier 2 (group) session for 7th graders helps them identify triggers, practice de-escalation skills, and create personalized safety plans.

This lesson aims to help a 4th grade student with Autism understand how their behavior impacts others and to explore effective coping strategies when feeling upset. By using trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices, and active learning, the lesson will provide a safe and engaging environment for the student to learn and practice these skills. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional regulation and empathy, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.

In this 15-minute Socratic discussion, 7th graders explore why respect, safety, and belonging matter in their daily school lives. This Tier 1 lesson builds critical thinking, empathy, and community connection, helping students articulate real-world school experiences and set a positive classroom tone.

An individual counseling session guiding a 2nd-grade student through a calming visualization to build a personal mental “Safe Space” they can return to during stressful moments. This 25-minute Tier 3 lesson empowers students with self-regulation strategies and grounding skills that support their emotional well-being.

Teaching 3rd-grade students about healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress and trauma.

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.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 behavioral supports lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn and practice self-regulation strategies through interactive modeling, discussions, and reflection activities. This lesson helps students understand their emotions and equips them with calming tools to reduce classroom disruptions.

An individual counseling session guiding a 9th grader to build a personalized mental safe space for grounding and stabilization in moments of overwhelm. This Tier 3, 60-minute session equips students with trauma-focused, coping skills they can use anytime.

In this 90-minute Tier 3 professional learning session, teachers will develop individualized de-escalation strategies to manage and diffuse challenging student behaviors. By exploring evidence-based techniques and practicing through guided role-plays and reflections, participants will leave with a personalized action plan to create calmer, safer classrooms.

In this 30-minute lesson, 6th grade students will explore healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions and learn how to support peers experiencing self-harm thoughts. This Tier 1 classroom lesson helps build resilience, emotional awareness, and a supportive community.

In this one-on-one Tier 3 session, a 5th grader will learn to recognize signs of trauma and practice personalized coping strategies. This lesson helps students build emotional self-awareness and resilience in a safe, supportive environment.

A small-group intervention where 3rd grade students create personalized calm-down spaces and routines, fostering self-regulation and positive behavior. This Tier 2 support spans one 30-minute session, providing practical tools to help students manage emotions.

This lesson focuses on building resilience in students who have experienced trauma, providing them with tools to overcome challenges and setbacks. It's crucial for helping students develop coping strategies. Designed for a 7th-grade group, this 60-minute session is part of a Tier 2 support strategy.

A small-group, trauma-focused discussion framework for 7th graders that uses guided story sharing, active listening, and safe-ground rules to foster emotional processing and peer support. This Tier 2 lesson spans one 40-minute session and equips students with practical skills to share, listen, and connect in a structured, caring environment.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group workshop, 8th grade students collaborate to co-create classroom norms that ensure emotional and physical safety. Focusing on school climate, this session empowers students to foster respect, accountability, and a sense of belonging in their learning environment.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 lesson for undergraduate students, small groups of four students and a professor will collaboratively discuss a challenging trauma incident. Students will learn trauma-informed discussion strategies, practice active listening, and build trust through structured activities. This lesson equips participants with skills to navigate sensitive conversations safely and empathetically.

In this playful Tier 2 group lesson, Middle School Advisors will reinforce and practice trauma-informed de-escalation strategies through a collaborative bingo game. Over 30 minutes, participants will recall key moves, build confidence under pressure, and reflect on implementing these strategies in real scenarios.

This 8-week lesson series is designed to empower students on a threat assessment safety plan by enhancing their emotional intelligence. Each session focuses on key areas such as self-control, empathy, resilience, anger management, decision-making, and self-reflection. Through a blend of game-based learning, restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning, students will engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and emotional regulation. This series is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, make informed choices, and build positive relationships.

A small-group series teaching 8th graders how to articulate emotions and set personal boundaries in one-on-one settings. This Tier 2 group intervention spans multiple 60-minute sessions, fostering self-awareness and interpersonal skills in a supportive environment.

An individualized coaching session helping a 10th-grade student identify emotional triggers and develop safe coping strategies using trauma-sensitive methods in a 40-minute Tier 3 session.

A 75-minute whole-staff interactive workshop where faculty and staff identify their personal de-escalation styles, recognize strengths and growth areas, and practice trauma-informed conflict strategies to foster a positive school climate.

One-on-one coaching session for a 7th grade student to build a personalized set of coping strategies for managing big feelings and stress, aligned with CASEL’s emotion regulation competency. This Tier 3 individual support consists of a focused 20-minute session where the student will identify triggers, explore techniques, and create a customized coping toolbox to boost self-management and resilience.

A one-on-one 30-minute counseling session for a 9th grader focused on building trust and emotional safety. This Tier 3 resource includes a detailed lesson plan, counselor-student dialogue script, a reading on understanding emotional safety, and personal reflection journal prompts to guide the session.

Dive into identifying common triggers and practicing targeted coping tactics through interactive scenarios, paving the way for proactive behavior management in a one-on-one setting with a 6th grade student. This Tier 3 behavioral support lesson helps students recognize personal triggers and apply coping strategies, fostering self-awareness and goal-oriented behavior over a 55-minute session.

This lesson aims to help elementary students understand how their school keeps them safe, focusing on lockdowns and school safety procedures. By engaging in a collaborative activity, completing a worksheet, and participating in a discussion, students will gain a better understanding of the importance of safety measures. This lesson is crucial in ensuring that students feel secure and informed about the protocols in place to protect them.

One-on-one coaching session guiding a 7th grader to build a personalized emotion regulation toolbox of coping strategies, grounded in CASEL competencies—for self-management and resilience. This Tier 3 intervention is 20 minutes long and provides concrete practice and reflection.

An introductory whole-class session that helps 5th graders identify feelings and understand trauma’s impact, building trust and setting the tone for safe exploration.

Students collaboratively design a classroom sanctuary to foster calmness and focus. This small-group Tier 2 project equips 3rd graders with skills in planning, creativity, and social-emotional learning across a 45-minute session, empowering them to shape their learning environment.

This daily routine helps 2nd graders build emotional resilience through quick crisis-coping strategies and reflective debrief practices. Over 20-minute sessions, students learn to recognize moods, practice calm techniques, and reflect on their day, fostering emotional intelligence and classroom well-being.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

In this 45-minute small-group lesson, 8th grade students learn to craft personalized mental health safety plans, building preventive strategies and coping tools. This lesson boosts self-awareness, empowers students to manage stress, and fosters peer support in a Tier 2 intervention.

This lesson is designed to support Grade 9 students returning from psychiatric hospitalizations by focusing on distress tolerance and reintegration into a school routine. Through trauma-informed teaching and inquiry-based learning, students will explore strategies to manage stress and anxiety, helping them transition smoothly back into their academic environment. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and confidence in students as they navigate their return to school.