Lesson Plan
Safe Space Lesson Plan
By the end of this 40-minute session, 7th graders and their caregivers will practice active listening techniques and establish shared guidelines for emotionally safe family dialogues.
Emotional safety in family conversations builds trust, reduces conflicts, and equips students and caregivers with essential communication skills to support healthy relationships and mental well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Building Emotional Safety
10 minutes
Step 3
Listening Ladder Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Feelings Circle Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Creating Safe Spaces
Session Objectives
Why Emotional Safety?
Elements of Emotional Safety
Active Listening Techniques
Listening Ladder Overview
Feelings Circle Discussion
Tips for Home Practice
Summary & Next Steps

Game


Discussion

