Lesson Plan

Creating Our Safe Space

Students will build a trusting group by co-creating norms, practice “I feel … when …” statements, identify and verbalize personal boundaries, map trusted supports, and reflect on their learning.

Teaching emotional literacy and boundary-setting empowers students to communicate needs clearly, respect others’ limits, and feel safer in one-on-one interactions.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker & Group Agreements

10 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Vocabulary Activation

10 minutes

Step 3

Boundary Brainstorm Discussion

15 minutes

Step 4

Personal Safety Circle Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Assessment

10 minutes

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Expressing Emotions Safely

Why Talk About Feelings?

Emotion Vocabulary

Brainstorm Emotions

Crafting “I Feel … When …” Statements

Examples in Action

Your Turn: Craft a Statement

Introduction to Personal Boundaries

Reflection & Next Steps

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Safe Space

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