Lesson Plan

Practicing Mindfulness

Introduce 5th graders to mindfulness techniques and provide practical tools to manage stress through guided activities.

This lesson builds essential self-care skills and helps students develop relaxation and focus techniques to manage everyday stress.

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Explanation

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindfulness Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mindfulness Techniques

Title Slide - Introduce the lesson. Mention the colors used in the deck (#A8D8EA, #AAE3E2, #B9FBC0) to provide a calming visual experience. Welcome students, and briefly introduce what mindfulness means.

What is Mindfulness?

Define mindfulness in simple terms for 5th graders. Emphasize that mindfulness means paying attention to the moment and how we feel.

Why Practice Mindfulness?

Discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness. Use friendly language and relatable examples (e.g., feeling calm before a test, handling stress after a tough day).

Simple Mindfulness Techniques

Introduce simple techniques such as mindful breathing. Explain the steps clearly and encourage students to try it.

Let's Practice Together!

Wrap up the slide deck by summarizing and preparing the transition to the guided mindfulness activity from the lesson plan.

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Activity

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Mindful Moments

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