Lesson Plan
Why Desks Stay Put
Student will learn why throwing desks and chairs is unsafe and identify at least three alternative ways to express big emotions safely.
This trauma-informed lesson builds self-awareness and emotional regulation skills while ensuring classroom safety by replacing harmful behaviors with positive coping strategies.
Audience
Time
Approach
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Prep
Review Materials and Environment
5 min
Step 1
Warm-Up and Check-In
5 min
Step 2
Introduction to Safety Topic
5 min
Step 3
Identifying Emotions
5 min
Step 4
Teaching Coping Strategies
7 min
Step 5
Role-Play Application
5 min
Step 6
Debrief and Personalized Plan
3 min
Slide Deck
Desks Are Not Frisbees
Check-In: How Are You Feeling?
Why Desks Stay Put
Identifying Our Emotions
Safe Coping Strategies
Practice with Scenarios
Your Personal Plan
Worksheet
Worksheet
Activity
Cool Down
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