Lesson Plan

Mindful Movement Plan

Students will learn and practice simple mindful movements and meditation techniques to manage stress and enhance focus, then reflect on how to integrate them daily.

Mindful movement and meditation reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and foster emotional regulation—skills that support students’ well-being and academic success.

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Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration of Movements

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Meditation Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Closing and Integration

5 minutes

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Mindful Movement and Meditation

Welcome students and introduce the session. Emphasize that today we’ll explore simple movements and a brief meditation to help manage stress and boost focus.

What Is Mindfulness?

Define mindfulness in your own words and relate it to everyday experiences (e.g., feeling anxious before a test).

Benefits of Mindful Movement

Highlight how movement impacts both body and mind. Connect examples like taking a short walk when feeling frustrated.

Movement 1: Shoulder Rolls

Demonstrate shoulder rolls slowly, guiding students through three rolls in each direction. Cue inhale on roll back, exhale on roll forward.

Movement 2: Side Bends

Lead students into side bends, encouraging them to keep their hips facing forward. Remind them to breathe deeply.

Movement 3: Neck Stretches

Guide neck stretches carefully, stressing gentle movement. Hold each stretch for 10 seconds and switch.

Introduce the breathing pattern. Explain that the video shows a simple 3-minute timer with inhale/exhale cues.

Reflection Prompts

Distribute the reflection worksheet or prompt students to journal on paper. Encourage honest thoughts.

Putting It into Practice

Encourage students to set a daily reminder. Invite one or two volunteers to share their integration plan.

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Mindful Movement and Meditation

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Lisa Mihnos

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