Lesson Plan

Mindful Morning Routines Lesson Plan

Students will learn mindfulness techniques and design personalized morning routines to boost focus and calm, equipping them with tools to start their day positively.

This lesson gives students practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing focus throughout the day, fostering both academic and personal growth.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindfulness Practice

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Crafting Your Morning Routine

20 minutes

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mindfulness & Morning Routines

Welcome the students, introduce the topic of mindfulness and its connection to morning routines. Emphasize the benefits of starting the day calm and focused. Mention that this deck will guide them through key techniques.

What is Mindfulness?

Discuss what mindfulness means. Ask students if they've heard the term before and what they think it means. Use visual aids to illustrate the concept.

Deep Breathing Exercise

Present a simple breathing exercise. Walk them through a basic deep breathing technique and motivate them to try it out in the class.

Body Scan Meditation

Guide students through a body scan meditation. Explain how noticing tension in the body and releasing it can set a calm tone for the day.

Design Your Morning Routine

Motivate students to create their own personalized morning routine incorporating mindfulness techniques. Offer tips like setting aside a few quiet minutes and journaling after the practice.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the lesson's key points. Emphasize the benefits of mindfulness in the morning and encourage students to experiment with these techniques daily.

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