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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
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

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

Script


Activity


Journal

