Lesson Plan
Cool Down Roadmap
Students will reflect on what makes their classroom feel safe and draw or write one action they can take to support classmates’ safety, reinforcing trust and community before dismissal.
Regular moments of reflection on safety and trust help first graders feel valued, connected, and ready to learn, strengthening classroom management and culturally responsive practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Class Sharing
4 minutes
Step 3
Trust Tree Reflection
3 minutes
Step 4
Closing
1 minute

Slide Deck
Feeling Safe Together!
What Makes Our Classroom Feel Safe?
Safety in Action
Trust Tree Reflection
We Keep Each Other Safe!

Script


Cool Down

