Lesson Plan

Crafting Your Safe Space

Guide a 2nd-grade student through a calming visualization to create and personalize an internal “Safe Space,” then reinforce the experience with drawing and journaling to foster self-regulation and emotional grounding.

Teaching a mental Safe Space gives students an accessible coping tool to reduce stress, build resilience, and support emotional well-being during challenging moments.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Visualization

10 minutes

Step 3

Drawing Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Journal Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Debrief and Closure

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Your Safe Place

What Is a Safe Place?

Examples of Safe Places

Think About Your Safe Place

Let’s Explore Your Safe Space

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Activity

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Journal

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Safe Space

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