Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice mindfulness techniques through guided meditation and reflective journaling to enhance focus, manage stress, and develop emotional regulation skills.

This lesson gives students practical tools to handle stress, improve concentration, and foster self-awareness, supporting emotional well-being and academic performance.

Audience

Time

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Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Meditation

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflective Writing

10 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Takeaways

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments

Welcome students and introduce the session. Briefly explain that today they’ll learn simple techniques to boost focus and reduce stress through mindfulness.

What Is Mindfulness?

Define mindfulness and connect to students’ experiences. Encourage them to listen and ask questions.

Breathing Exercise

Lead students to sit comfortably. Guide them through 2 minutes of paced breathing.

Body-Scan Meditation

Guide a full-body scan. Allow 30–45 seconds per region. Use soft tone.

Reflective Journaling

Distribute the journal template. Explain prompts and encourage honest reflection.

Group Discussion

Facilitate sharing in a supportive environment. Emphasize that all experiences are valid.

Key Takeaways & Resources

Summarize and encourage daily practice. Share recommended apps or websites.

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

Step 2

Guided Meditation

Step 3

Reflective Writing

Step 4

Group Discussion

Step 5

Closing and Takeaways

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments

What Is Mindfulness?

Breathing Exercise

Body-Scan Meditation

Reflective Journaling

Group Discussion

Key Takeaways & Resources

Journal

Warm Up

Mindful Moments

Lindia Key [Jacobson ES]