Lesson Plan

Mindful Meadow Lesson Plan

Guide Pre-K students through meadow-themed mindfulness activities—flower breathing, guided imagery, sensory exploration—to boost focus, calm, and emotional awareness.

Establishing early self-regulation and emotional vocabulary helps children manage big feelings, build concentration, and create a peaceful classroom atmosphere.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Mindful Moment

5 minutes

Step 2

Flower Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Meadow Imagery

5 minutes

Step 4

Sensory Bin Exploration

10 minutes

Step 5

Emotion Check-In Circle

5 minutes

Step 6

Calming Jar Reflection

10 minutes

Step 7

Closing Gratitude and Review

5 minutes

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Welcome to the Mindful Meadow!

Welcome students to the carpet in a circle near the screen. Play soft meadow sounds. Introduce today’s theme: “We’re going to visit a pretend flower-filled meadow using our senses and our breath.”

Flower Breathing

Show the large flower image. Give each child a soft scarf or fabric flower. Model bloom breathing: inhale slowly as you open petals, exhale slowly as you close. Repeat 3–5 times, encouraging calm, smooth breaths.

Meadow Imagery

Dim the lights slightly and play gentle wind sounds. Use a calm, soft voice: “Close your eyes and imagine soft grass under you, colorful flowers swaying, bees buzzing gently.” Pause between prompts to let children visualize.

Sensory Adventure

Invite children to gather around the Flower Petal Sensory Bin. Distribute one activity card per child. Prompt them to follow the card (e.g., find a smooth petal, count five of the same color). Walk around and ask, “How does it feel? What words can you use?”

How Do You Feel?

Return to the circle. Lay out emotion flashcards. Ask each child to choose a card that shows how they feel right now. Invite a few volunteers to hold up their card and say why they chose it.

Watch the Glitter

Hold up a calming jar and explain: “When we feel big feelings, we can shake this jar and watch the glitter settle.” Demonstrate shaking and observing quietly until the glitter stops. Pass jars so each child can take a turn.

Gratitude & Review

Gather back in the circle. Ask each student to share one thing they liked about today’s meadow. Remind them they can use these activities anytime they need to feel calm. End by taking one deep breath together.

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Mindful Meadow Explorations

Myriam Baquero

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