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| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | school shooting and coping with activities and I can statements |
| What length (min) | 20 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
School Shooting and Coping Activities
Grade 3 (8-9 years old)
No specific subject
20 students
This lesson aligns with the national curriculum by promoting social-emotional learning and fostering communication skills among young students.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly introduce the topic of school safety. Discuss the importance of safety and feelings. |
| 2 | Homework Presentations | 5 min | A few students present their homework related to feelings or safety strategies. Encourage respect for each other's opinions. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 min | Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses their thoughts on school safety and shares coping strategies. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 3 min | Lead students in a short physical activity (e.g., stretching or a simple exercise) to refresh their minds. |
| 5 | Sharing Coping Strategies | 2 min | Groups share one coping strategy they discussed. Use the whiteboard to list these strategies. |
| 6 | Closing and Reflection | 2 min | Summarize the lesson and encourage students to practice the coping strategies discussed. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about a very important topic: school safety and how we can cope with any worries we might have about it. Safety is something that helps us feel secure and comfortable in our school.
Can anyone tell me why they think safety is important? [Pause for responses.]
Yes! Safety helps us learn better and feel happy at school. And when we talk about safety, we also talk about our feelings. It's okay to have different feelings about safety!
So, let’s keep this in mind as we go through our activities today. Remember, this is a safe space for everyone to express their thoughts and feelings respectfully."
"Now, I would like to invite a few students to share their homework. Some of you were asked to think about your feelings or any safety strategies you might have. Who would like to go first? [Call on students to present.]
Thank you for sharing! It’s great to hear everyone's thoughts. Remember to be respectful and supportive of each other as we listen.
Does anyone have questions or thoughts about what a classmate just shared? [Pause to facilitate discussion.]
Wonderful! It’s important that we respect everyone's views, even if we might feel differently."
"Now, let’s divide into small groups. I will assign you to groups and give you a few minutes to talk about what makes you feel safe at school and any strategies you use to cope with feelings of anxiety about school safety.
Remember to listen to each other and share your ideas! I’ll walk around to help if you need it. Let’s begin! [Set a timer for 5 minutes.]
[After the discussion time is over, bring everyone back together.]
Alright everyone, I hope you had a good discussion in your groups! Can anyone share something interesting that their group talked about? [Pause for responses.]"
"Great sharing, everyone! Now, let’s take a quick break to refresh our bodies and minds. We are going to do a short physical activity!
Please stand up in your spot. Let’s do some stretches together. Can we reach for the sky? [Lead the students in a series of stretches, encouraging them to enjoy the movements.]
Awesome job! I hope you all feel a bit more energized! Let’s sit back down."
"Now that we’ve stretched, let’s share some of the coping strategies you discussed in your groups. I would like each group to share one strategy they think is helpful.
[As each group shares, write the strategies on the whiteboard.]
Thank you for sharing! Those are some fantastic strategies, and they can help us feel better when we’re worried."
"As we come to the end of our lesson today, let’s summarize what we learned. We talked about the importance of school safety, shared our feelings, and discovered some great coping strategies together.
I encourage you to practice these strategies, especially when you feel anxious about school or anything else. Remember, it’s okay to talk about your feelings, and it’s okay to ask for help if you need it.
Does anyone have any last thoughts or questions before we finish?
Thank you all for participating! You did a wonderful job today. Let’s keep supporting each other and making our school a safe and happy place!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom setting with students} | - Introduction to school safety |
| - Importance of feeling secure and comfortable at school | ||
| - Safety relates to our feelings | ||
| - Encouragement to express thoughts and feelings respectfully | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students presenting their work} | - Sharing homework on feelings and safety strategies |
| - Emphasis on respectful listening | ||
| - Importance of questions and thoughts on classmates' ideas | ||
| 3 | {Image: Small groups discussing} | - Group discussions on feeling safe at school |
| - Coping strategies for anxiety about school safety | ||
| - Reminder to listen and share ideas | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students stretching in class} | - Physical activity break to refresh |
| - Importance of stretching and movement | ||
| - Encouragement to feel more energized | ||
| 5 | {Image: A whiteboard with strategies listed} | - Sharing coping strategies discussed in groups |
| - Writing down helpful strategies for reference | ||
| - Summary of learned concepts on safety and feelings | ||
| - Encouragement to practice strategies and support each other |
Here's a list of simple physical exercises to engage students:
1. **Reach for the Sky**
Stand tall, raise your arms high,
Stretch your body, reach for the sky!
2. **Shoulder Rolls**
Roll your shoulders back and forth,
Feel the tension fade, it's what you're worth.
3. **Toe Touches**
Bend down low, touch your toes,
Stretch your legs, that's how it goes!
4. **March in Place**
Lift your knees, nice and high,
March in place as time goes by.
5. **Side Stretches**
Reach your arm over, lean to the side,
Feel the stretch, let your worries slide.
6. **Arm Circles**
Circle your arms, both big and small,
Keep them moving, let's have a ball!
7. **Jumping Jacks**
Start with a clap, then jump and spread,
A fun little burst to lift your head.
8. **Wrist Stretch**
Extend your hand, fingers out wide,
Give your wrists a friendly glide.
9. **Seated Twists**
While sitting down, twist left and right,
Detox your mind, feel the light.
10. **Calf Raises**
Stand on your toes, then gently down,
Let’s build strength, no need to frown.
11. **Wall Push-ups**
Stand by the wall, arms out wide,
Push away strong, with a sense of pride.
12. **Happy Hops**
Hop like a bunny, light on your feet,
Bring that energy, it can’t be beat!
Feel free to adapt these exercises as needed to fit the classroom environment!