Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Lead 2nd graders through a daily 10-minute routine combining a 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, mindful listening, and a guided body scan to boost focus and self-regulation.

Starting each day centered helps students calm their minds, sharpen attention, and build emotional self-awareness, supporting learning and classroom behavior.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)

3 minutes

Step 2

Mindful Listening

3 minutes

Step 3

Guided Body Scan

3 minutes

Step 4

Transition Back to Class

1 minute

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments

Welcome everyone! Today we’re starting a new daily routine called “Mindful Moments.” This short practice will help you calm your minds and focus for the day ahead. Let’s begin!

Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)

Guide students through each sense step slowly, pausing for breaths. Encourage them to notice details they might normally overlook.

Mindful Listening

Explain that we’re practicing deep listening to notice sounds around us. Play the clip quietly and invite students to raise hands when they hear something new.

Guided Body Scan

Lead students on a calm journey from toes to head. Remind them to breathe gently and release any tension they feel.

One-Word Check-In

Invite each student to share a single word. This quick check-in helps them notice how they feel after the practice.

Transition Back to Class

Smoothly transition back to your regular morning routine or next lesson.

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup Materials

Step 1

Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)

Step 2

Mindful Listening

Step 3

Guided Body Scan

Step 4

Transition Back to Class

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments

Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)

Mindful Listening

Guided Body Scan

One-Word Check-In

Transition Back to Class

Warm Up

Activity

Script

Mindful Moments

Taryn