Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice three core mindfulness techniques—breathing exercises, body scans, and guided visualization—to cultivate inner calm, improve focus, and manage stress independently.

Middle and high schoolers face academic and social pressures that increase anxiety. This lesson equips them with practical, research-backed mindfulness skills to enhance emotional regulation, boost concentration, and foster overall well-being.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

10 minutes

Step 3

Body Scan

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Visualization

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Calm

Welcome everyone! Introduce the session title and briefly explain that we’ll learn practical mindfulness exercises to find calm in daily life.

What Is Mindfulness?

Define mindfulness clearly. Emphasize present-moment awareness without judgment. Use simple language and ask for a volunteer example.

Why Practice Mindfulness?

Present research-backed benefits. Invite students to share a time when they felt stressed or distracted.

Today’s Techniques

Transition: these benefits come from practicing specific techniques. Preview the three core exercises.

Breathing Exercise

Explain that the next slide will guide them through a breathing practice. Demonstrate posture.

Practice Breathing Now

Play the [Guided Breathing Audio](#guided-breathing-audio). Remind students to focus on the feeling of air moving in and out.

Body Scan

Explain the body scan reduces tension by bringing awareness to each body part. Read the prompts slowly.

Guided Visualization

Introduce visualization as a way to create inner calm. Speak slowly, with descriptive details.

Reflection

Hand out worksheets. Encourage honest reflections. Circulate to support students who need help.

Takeaway & Next Steps

Summarize the session and encourage daily micro-practices (1–2 minutes). Share any available apps or school resources.

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

Step 3

Body Scan

Step 4

Guided Visualization

Step 5

Reflection and Discussion

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Calm

What Is Mindfulness?

Why Practice Mindfulness?

Today’s Techniques

Breathing Exercise

Practice Breathing Now

Body Scan

Guided Visualization

Reflection

Takeaway & Next Steps

Activity

Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Calm

Candice Bryant