Lesson Plan

Mindful Practice Agenda

Students will engage in quick, guided mindfulness exercises—deep breathing, visualization, and sharing—to reduce stress and boost focus in just one session.

Teaching brief, daily mindfulness helps 3rd graders self-regulate emotions, manage stress, and improve attention—key skills for academic success and mental well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Objectives

2 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Basics

3 minutes

Step 3

Guided Breathing Session

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Circle

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Breathe In, Breathe Out

Welcome students and introduce the purpose of this mini deck: to practice deep breathing and feel calm. Use a gentle, encouraging tone.

What Is Deep Breathing?

Explain that deep breathing means filling the belly with air instead of just the chest. Use a soft, reassuring voice.

Step 1: Inhale

Guide students: count slowly to four as they watch the screen. Pause on the inhale count.

Step 2: Hold

Hold gently, without straining. Count to two with a calm tone.

Step 3: Exhale

Encourage slow, complete exhalation through the mouth. Count to four with a soft voice.

Let’s Practice Together

Lead the group through three full cycles. Count each phase out loud and invite students to follow.

Great Job!

Praise their effort and remind them these steps can be used anytime they feel stressed or need a quick break.

Lesson Plan

Mindful Practice Agenda

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Space

Step 1

Welcome & Objectives

Step 2

Breathing Basics

Step 3

Guided Breathing Session

Step 4

Reflection Circle

Slide Deck

Breathe In, Breathe Out

What Is Deep Breathing?

Step 1: Inhale

Step 2: Hold

Step 3: Exhale

Let’s Practice Together

Great Job!

Activity

Cool Down

Mindful Minutes

Celestine Henry