Lesson Plan

Mindful Mornings: Breathing Buddies Lesson Plan

Introduce mindfulness and self-regulation skills through engaging breathing exercises and storytelling, setting a calm tone for the day.

This lesson builds foundational mindfulness skills, helping students develop focus, calmness, and emotional regulation essential for learning and social interactions.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Mindfulness Context

3 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Buddies Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Storytelling & Reflection

4 minutes

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Mindful Mornings: Breathing Buddies

Welcome students and introduce the topic of mindfulness. Explain the calming benefits of deep breathing, using simple language tailored for K-1 students.

What is Mindfulness?

Introduce what mindfulness means in a simple format. Engage with a question to spark student curiosity.

Meet Your Breathing Buddy

Show a picture of a stuffed toy or a friendly character as the 'Breathing Buddy'. Demonstrate the breathing exercise with clear, slow steps.

A Calming Story

Narrate a short story that illustrates calmness and bravery. Ask questions after the story to encourage reflection.

Remember Your Breathing Buddy!

Summarize the lesson and encourage practice. Remind students that they can use the breathing exercise whenever they feel upset or distracted.

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Mindful Mornings: Breathing Buddies

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