Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Map

Students will explore and recognize the physical signs of calm through a brief guided body scan and create a personalized mindful jar, equipping them with simple tools to manage stress.

Teaching students to notice and cultivate calm supports self-regulation, reduces anxiety, and builds lifelong mental and emotional health skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials & Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Body Scan Minute

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindfulness

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Mindful Jar Creation

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Peaceful Pose Practice

5 minutes

Slide Deck

What Does Calm Feel Like?

Welcome students. Today we’ll explore what calm feels like in our bodies. Use a soft voice and model relaxed posture as you introduce the slide.

Soft Shoulders

Pause after each bullet to let students feel the change. Encourage them to gently drop their shoulders.

Gentle Breath

Demonstrate a slow inhale and exhale with hands on your belly. Invite students to follow.

Quiet Heart

Explain that noticing the heart can help us slow down. Encourage students to place a hand on their chest.

Connected Feet

Guide students to press their feet into the floor. Emphasize connection to the ground helps with calm.

Calm Breathing Exercise

Lead students through a full breathing cycle. Count slowly and model the pace.

Share & Remember

Invite volunteers to share how their body feels calm. Remind them they can use these cues anytime.

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Map

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials & Setup

Step 1

Warm-Up: Body Scan Minute

Step 2

Guided Mindfulness

Step 3

Activity: Mindful Jar Creation

Step 4

Cool-Down: Peaceful Pose Practice

Slide Deck

What Does Calm Feel Like?

Soft Shoulders

Gentle Breath

Quiet Heart

Connected Feet

Calm Breathing Exercise

Share & Remember

Warm Up

Activity

Cool Down

What Does Calm Feel Like?

Kylie Taniguchi