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Mindful Breathing Techniques Lesson Plan

Students will learn mindfulness breathing techniques to pause and regulate their emotions during stressful situations. The focus is on cultivating awareness and self-regulation.

This lesson helps students manage stress, improve focus, and develop healthy emotional regulation skills essential for their well-being.

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Review and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

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Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

20 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Activity

5 minutes

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Welcome to Mindfulness

Introduce the lesson with a welcoming slide that sets a calming tone. Mention that today's focus is on mindfulness and breathing techniques.

What is Mindfulness?

Explain what mindfulness means in simple terms. Use simple language and mention it as a tool to help calm down when stressed.

Breathing Exercise

Guide students through a breathing technique. Use visual aids (like images or icons of lungs) and encourage participation.

Reflection Time

Conclude by asking students how they felt after the exercise. Encourage sharing and reinforce the benefits of mindful breathing.

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Cool Down

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Pause and Breathe

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