Lesson Plan

Healing Circle Blueprint

Guide 5th graders through a trauma-sensitive circle to build safety, trust, and community by sharing feelings, setting group norms, collaborating on a trust-building tower, and reflecting mindfully.

Establishing a supportive classroom circle helps students feel seen, heard, and connected, fostering emotional resilience and belonging—essential for trauma-sensitive learning.

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Review Materials & Arrange Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Feelings Check-In

10 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Safe Space Norms

10 minutes

Step 3

Trust Tower Build

15 minutes

Step 4

Mindful Moment Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Circle Commitment

5 minutes

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Welcome to Our Healing Circle

What Is a Safe Space?

Our Key Norms

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Our Top 5 Norms

Circle Commitment

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Can We Heal Together?

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