Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s lesson: “Rhythms of Nature: Mindfulness Through Music.” Invite students to notice the title and set the tone for a calm, focused session.

Read through each learning goal aloud. Emphasize how these skills help both in class and at home when they need to calm down or concentrate.

Briefly define mindfulness (“paying full attention to the present moment”) and rhythm (“a pattern of sounds or movements”). Use examples: bird songs, dripping rain, rustling leaves.

Guide students step by step: get comfortable, close eyes, listen quietly. Remind them to tune into their own breathing and heartbeat.

Show a sample movement (e.g., Tree Sway). Encourage enthusiasm and gentle, flowing motion before handing out cards.

Circulate, ask each student about their chosen prompt and how it felt to express rhythm through art or words.

Encourage volunteers to show drawings or read reflections. Lead the cool-down stretch slowly, cueing each body part.

Summarize key points and suggest ways students can practice at home or in other classes.