Lesson Plan
Healing Circle Blueprint
Guide 5th graders through a trauma-sensitive circle to build safety, trust, and community by sharing feelings, setting group norms, collaborating on a trust-building tower, and reflecting mindfully.
Establishing a supportive classroom circle helps students feel seen, heard, and connected, fostering emotional resilience and belonging—essential for trauma-sensitive learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Arrange Space
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Feelings Check-In
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Safe Space Norms
10 minutes
Step 3
Trust Tower Build
15 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Moment Reflection
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Circle Commitment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Our Healing Circle
What Is a Safe Space?
Our Key Norms
Add Your Ideas
Our Top 5 Norms
Circle Commitment

Activity


Discussion


Cool Down
