Lesson Plan

Mindful Minutes Plan

In a focused 20-minute session, students will practice a feelings check-in, two breathing exercises, a guided visualization, and complete a journal entry to develop stress-management and concentration skills.

Teaching mindfulness equips students with tools to self-regulate emotions, reduce classroom anxiety, and build lifelong wellness habits that support academic success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Feelings Check-In (Warm-Up)

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

Step 3

Visualization Practice

5 minutes

Step 4

Journaling: Daily Calm Journal Entry

5 minutes

Step 5

Group Reflection & Closure

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Peaceful Pause

Welcome students to the Peaceful Pause visualization. Remind them to sit comfortably, close their eyes or soften their gaze, and breathe naturally. Speak slowly and pause between prompts to allow immersion.

Beach Bliss

After reading the prompt, pause for 20–30 seconds. Guide them: “Inhale…2…3…4. Exhale…2…3…4…5…6.”

Forest Retreat

Allow 20–30 seconds of silence. Use a soft tone: “Let the forest sounds fill your mind.”

Mountain Meadow

Pause again for quiet reflection. Encourage full-body relaxation.

Sunset Calm

Lead them through one final deep breath cycle: “Inhale…2…3…4…5. Exhale…2…3…4…5…6.”

Return & Reflect

Slowly bring students back: “Wiggle your fingers and toes. When you’re ready, gently open your eyes.”

Lesson Plan

Mindful Minutes Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Feelings Check-In (Warm-Up)

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

Step 3

Visualization Practice

Step 4

Journaling: Daily Calm Journal Entry

Step 5

Group Reflection & Closure

Slide Deck

Peaceful Pause

Beach Bliss

Forest Retreat

Mountain Meadow

Sunset Calm

Return & Reflect

Activity

Journal

Warm Up

Mindful Minutes

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