Lesson Plan
Creating a Safety Blueprint
Guide a 6th grade student to identify personal triggers, coping strategies, support contacts, and action steps, then document a clear, step-by-step safety plan to use during moments of crisis.
Equipping students with personalized safety plans improves crisis self-management, reduces anxiety, and fosters confidence by providing clear steps and supports when they feel overwhelmed.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Safety Plan Components
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Worksheet Completion
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Review
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Safety Plan Components
Recognizing Triggers
Early Warning Signs
Coping Strategies
Safe Spaces & People
Support Contacts
Action Steps

Worksheet

