Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Mini-Plan

Lead 4th-grade students through simple mindfulness exercises—guided breathing, grounding game, reflective journaling, and a silent sound circle—to reduce anxiety and enhance attention in a 25-minute group session.

4th graders face growing academic and social pressures; teaching mindfulness equips them with self-regulation tools to manage stress, stay present, and improve focus for better classroom engagement.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing

5 minutes

Step 3

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Game

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflective Journaling

8 minutes

Step 5

Silent Sound Circle

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Moments of Mindfulness

Introduce the session and set a calm tone. Mention the lesson’s purpose and invite students to settle in.

Guided Breathing

Lead the group through belly breathing. Use visual cues (e.g., imagine a balloon in your belly). Guide counts aloud.

Grounding with 5-4-3-2-1

Introduce the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique. Model each sense and invite student responses.

Reflect & Journal

Hand out reflection pages or have students journal in notebooks. Encourage honest responses.

Silent Sound Circle

Explain the silent sound circle activity. Model a soft tapping or hum. Keep it low volume and mindful.

Carry Mindfulness with You

Wrap up the session by reinforcing how students can use these tools daily.

Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Mini-Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

Step 2

Guided Breathing

Step 3

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Game

Step 4

Reflective Journaling

Step 5

Silent Sound Circle

Slide Deck

Moments of Mindfulness

Guided Breathing

Grounding with 5-4-3-2-1

Reflect & Journal

Silent Sound Circle

Carry Mindfulness with You

Activity

Journal

Cool Down

Mindful Moments

Breanna Cherry