Lesson Plan

The Art of Letting Go

Students will learn to identify, accept, and release difficult emotions through mindfulness and creative expression activities, fostering stress management skills and emotional resilience.

By practicing acceptance and mindful release, students build healthy coping strategies, reduce anxiety, and create space for positive experiences in and out of the classroom.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindful Breathing

10 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Identification

10 minutes

Step 4

Creative Expression for Release

20 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Journaling

10 minutes

Step 6

Closing Circle

5 minutes

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The Art of Letting Go

Acceptance vs. Release

Guided Mindful Breathing

Emotion Identification

Creative Expression for Release

Reflection & Journaling

Closing Circle

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The Art of Letting Go

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