Lesson Plan

Discovering Mindful Moments Plan

The student will learn and practice two core mindfulness techniques—guided body scan and mindful breathing—to manage stress and build self-awareness in a personalized 45-minute counseling session.

Teaching these skills offers the student immediate tools to reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and foster self-reflection, strengthening mental health and resilience in and out of school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Prepare Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Body Scan

15 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Discovering Mindful Moments Plan

Teaching these skills offers the student immediate tools to reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and foster self-reflection, strengthening mental health and resilience in and out of school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Prepare Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Body Scan

15 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Finding Your Inner Calm

Welcome the student and set a calm tone. Introduce the title and session purpose: exploring mindfulness to manage stress and build awareness.

Why Mindfulness?

Briefly explain why mindfulness matters. Connect its benefits to the student’s school and daily life challenges.

Guided Body Scan

Guide the student through a quick recap of the body scan. Remind them of the purpose—tuning into sensations without judgment.

Mindful Breathing Technique

Demonstrate the inhale/exhale rhythm. Encourage belly breathing—expanding the diaphragm rather than the chest.

Using the Breathing Tracker

Show how to use the worksheet to track changes in mood and body sensations after each breathing round.

Reflection Prompts

Encourage honest journaling. Guide the student to reflect on physical and emotional changes noticed during the practices.

Next Steps & Daily Practice

Collaborate on a short daily plan. Emphasize consistency—2 minutes of breathing before homework or bedtime, plus periodic check-ins.

Lesson Plan

Discovering Mindful Moments Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Prepare Space

Step 1

Introduction and Check-In

Step 2

Guided Body Scan

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Practice

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Lesson Plan

Discovering Mindful Moments Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials and Prepare Space

Step 1

Introduction and Check-In

Step 2

Guided Body Scan

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Practice

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Slide Deck

Finding Your Inner Calm

Why Mindfulness?

Guided Body Scan

Mindful Breathing Technique

Using the Breathing Tracker

Reflection Prompts

Next Steps & Daily Practice

Script

Worksheet

Journal

Warm Up

Cool Down

Can You Find Stillness?

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