Lesson Plan

Safe Choices: Protecting Ourselves

Students will learn about making safe choices and understand the risks of self-harm through discussion and supportive activities.

This lesson helps young learners recognize how to express feelings safely and seek help when needed, building early foundations in self-care.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion

7 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Role-Play

5 minutes

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Safe Choices: Protecting Ourselves

Introduce the lesson by welcoming students and briefly explaining that today's lesson is about making safe choices and how we can keep ourselves safe. Encourage an open and friendly environment.

What are Safe Choices?

Explain that safe choices are the ones we make to take care of ourselves. Ask students to share ideas of what safe choices might look like.

Expressing Our Feelings

Emphasize expressing feelings in a positive and safe way. Use simple language and examples the students can relate to.

Who Can Help?

Discuss who students can turn to if they ever feel unsafe or need help—teachers, parents, or trusted adults. Encourage students to think about why asking for help is a strong choice.

Let's Practice Safe Choices!

Introduce the class activity where students can practice making safe choices through role-play scenarios. Provide clear instructions and ensure each student understands the role-play.

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Safe Choices: Protecting Ourselves

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