Lesson 2: Safe spaces

Essential questions:

How do we create safe spaces?

Lesson overview:

In this lesson you and your learners will explore the idea of ‘safe spaces’ together. The aim is to understand where and what types of spaces the learners feel safe to share in. How do you create a safe space for story sharing in the classroom? Learners then represent these spaces by making three-dimensional (3D) sculptures using recyclable materials.

Keywords:

• Self-awareness
• Belly breating

Materials (where relevant, these are also included in the lesson components below): 

• Old magazines, scrap paper, pens, crayons
• Recyclable materials
• 'Safe spaces' teacher training video