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Students will identify and map trusted adults and peers in their personal support network, practicing help-seeking behaviors and strengthening emotional resilience.

Visualizing personal support networks helps students recognize resources for emotional and practical help, fostering confidence, resilience, and healthy help-seeking habits.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Network Mapping

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection on Helpers

7 minutes

Step 4

Sharing Circle Cool-Down

8 minutes

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Your Circle of Care

Introduce yourself and the lesson. Explain that today they’ll learn about their support network and create a visual map. Relate to times they've needed help.

Why a Support Network Matters

Define support network. Use everyday examples (like homework help, listening when sad). Ask students: 'Who helps you when you're stuck on homework?'

What Is a Support Network?

Read the list slowly. Ask for suggestions: 'Can you think of someone in the community who helps you?'

Step 1: Draw Your Circles

Demonstrate quickly on the board: draw a small circle for 'Me' and concentric rings. Emphasize neatness but it's okay to be creative.

Step 2: Fill in Names

Give examples and encourage students to think of at least two names per ring. Circulate to support.

Quick Reflection

Prompt students to use their journals. Provide sentence starters if needed: 'It felt ___ when ___ helped me.'

Share & Cool-Down

Guide sharing circle. Remind students of respectful listening. After pairs, invite a few shares with the whole group.

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