Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn basic mindful breathing to calm their bodies by practicing slow belly breaths with a guided “flower breathing” activity.
Learning mindful breathing helps young learners develop self-regulation, focus, and emotional awareness, providing tools to manage big feelings.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Mindful Breathing
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
4 minutes
Step 5
Breathing Flower Game
3 minutes
Worksheet
Script
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will develop mindful listening skills by practicing attentive listening exercises and participating in a fun sound scavenger game.
Practicing mindful listening helps students improve focus, self-regulation, and awareness of their surroundings, supporting emotional and academic growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Mindful Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Listening Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
4 minutes
Step 5
Sound Scavenger Game
3 minutes
Worksheet
Script
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will develop body awareness and calm through simple mindful movements by practicing animal yoga poses.
Mindful movement helps young learners connect with their bodies, release energy, improve focus, and calm their minds.
Audience
Time
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Mindful Movement
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Movement Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
4 minutes
Step 5
Animal Yoga Game
3 minutes
Worksheet
Script
Discussion
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize and name common emotions and practice simple calm-down strategies (e.g., deep breathing, muscle squeezing) to help them self-regulate big feelings.
Building emotional awareness and a toolbox of calming techniques empowers young learners to manage stress, increase focus, and build empathy, fostering a supportive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Emotional Awareness
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Strategy Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Discussion
4 minutes
Step 5
Calm-Down Strategies Game
3 minutes
Worksheet
Script
Discussion
