Lesson Plan

Mindful Minutes Guide

Guide 4th graders through a 10-minute daily mindfulness routine using simple breathing and focus activities to build self-management and emotional regulation skills.

Regular mindfulness practice helps students calm their minds, improve attention, and develop lifelong strategies for managing stress and strong emotions.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

1 minute

Step 2

Introduce Techniques

2 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

4 minutes

Step 4

Mindful Reflection

2 minutes

Step 5

Transition

1 minute

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Breathing Techniques

What is Belly Breathing?

Step 1: Inhale

Step 2: Hold

Step 3: Exhale

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