Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Session Planner

Students will practice guided breathing, mindful circle sharing, and reflective journaling to manage stress and sharpen focus through daily mindfulness techniques.

Teenagers often experience heightened stress; providing structured mindfulness exercises builds self-regulation, reduces anxiety, and enhances concentration—skills that support both academic performance and emotional well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

7 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Circle

8 minutes

Step 4

Thought Tracker Reflection

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Assessment

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Mindful Minutes: Breathe & Be Present

Welcome students as they join. Introduce the session title and set a calm tone. Mention that the gradient colors (green hues) are chosen for their soothing effect.

What Is Mindfulness?

Explain mindfulness in your own words, then transition to the grounding exercise.

Grounding Exercise

Lead students through a brief grounding. Invite them to notice contact points and breath.

4-4-6 Breathing Pattern

Demonstrate the 4-4-6 pattern by counting aloud. Use the timer for consistency.

Circle Sharing Guidelines

Cover the circle guidelines before moving chairs into a circle formation.

Reflection Prompt

Introduce the journal prompt. Encourage honesty and reassure privacy.

Thank You & Keep Practicing

Thank students and encourage daily practice. Remind them of Tier 2 support availability.

Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Session Planner

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

Step 1

Welcome & Grounding

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

Step 3

Mindful Breathing Circle

Step 4

Thought Tracker Reflection

Step 5

Closing & Assessment

Slide Deck

Mindful Minutes: Breathe & Be Present

What Is Mindfulness?

Grounding Exercise

4-4-6 Breathing Pattern

Circle Sharing Guidelines

Reflection Prompt

Thank You & Keep Practicing

Script

Activity

Journal

Mindful Minutes

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