Lesson Plan
Building Our Safe Space
Students will collaboratively establish classroom routines and rituals that foster a safe, inclusive environment by co-creating welcome norms, playing a community-building game, and sharing one-word reflections.
Building shared routines helps kindergarteners feel valued, connected, and confident. This co-creation empowers students, supports positive behavior, and lays groundwork for an inclusive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Co-Create Classroom Routines
5 minutes
Step 3
Find-a-Friend Bingo
7 minutes
Step 4
One-Word Check-In Cool-Down
3 minutes
Step 5
Closing & Reinforce Routines
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Welcome to Our Classroom
What Is a Safe Space?
Welcome Rituals
Your Ideas for a Safe Space
Get Ready to Play!
One-Word Check-In

Game


Cool Down

