Building Our
Safe Space

Establishing Mutual Respect & Inclusion in the 4th Grade Classroom

Lesson: Safe Space Blueprint Duration: 30 Minutes

What Makes You Feel Safe?

What makes you feel safe and respected in our class?

"I feel safe when people listen to me..."
"I feel respected when..."

Recording Responses on Chart Paper

Scenario 1: Talking

Respectful

Listen when someone speaks.

Disrespectful

Interrupt or talk over others.

Scenario 2: Words

Respectful

Use polite words ("please").

Disrespectful

Name-calling or teasing.

In groups of 3–4, you are the architects of our class.

01

DRAFT 3-4 ground rules for our charter.

02

FOCUS on respect, honesty, and kindness.

03

WRITE ideas on your chart paper.

Time: 8 Minutes

Write ONE WORD that describes how today’s discussion makes you feel about our classroom.

Pass your tickets to the front!

1

Review finalized charter.

2

Initial beside each rule.

3

Display on classroom wall.

4

Celebrate respect every day!

Mission Accomplished