Lesson Plan

Day 1: Mindful Moments

Introduce students to a simple, guided mindful breathing practice to help them settle into class, enhance self-regulation, and improve focus.

Starting class with intentional breathing cultivates a calm classroom atmosphere, teaches students a quick stress-management tool, and supports emotional regulation throughout the day.

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Time

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Session Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Settle In

2 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Mindful Breathing

3 minutes

Step 3

Guided Breathing Practice

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Mindful Moments – Day 1

Session Objective

Why Mindful Breathing?

Step 1: Settle In

Step 2: Guided Breathing

Step 3: Reflect & Share

Takeaway

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Day 2: Gratitude Journal

Guide students through a brief gratitude journaling activity, helping them identify three things they’re thankful for, reflect on positive experiences, and build a habit of noticing the good.

Practicing gratitude enhances mood, reduces stress, and fosters a positive classroom culture by encouraging students to focus on strengths and positive experiences.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Gratitude Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Settle In & Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Gratitude Journaling

7 minutes

Step 3

Pair & Share

4 minutes

Step 4

Whole-Class Reflection & Closing

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Gratitude Journal – Day 2

Session Objective

Why Practice Gratitude?

Step 1: Gratitude Journaling

Step 2: Pair & Share

Reflection & Closing

Takeaway

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Day 3: Positive Affirmations

Guide students to craft and share positive self-statements that boost self-esteem, reinforce growth mindset, and promote positive self-talk in the classroom.

Positive affirmations help students build confidence, resilience, and a supportive classroom culture by encouraging constructive self-beliefs and mindset shifts.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Affirmation Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Settle In & Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Create Personal Affirmations

6 minutes

Step 3

Partner Share & Feedback

4 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closing

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Positive Affirmations – Day 3

Session Objective

Why Positive Affirmations?

Step 1: Create Your Affirmations

Step 2: Partner Share & Feedback

Reflection & Closing

Takeaway

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Day 4: Energy Break

Provide a brief, guided movement break with varied energizing exercises to help students release pent-up energy, improve focus, and return to class feeling refreshed.

Physical movement boosts alertness, reduces restlessness, and supports self-regulation—helping students engage more effectively in subsequent lessons.

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Materials

Prep

Prepare Energy Break Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Activity Rotations

10 minutes

Step 3

Mindful Cooldown

2 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Transition

1 minute

Slide Deck

Energy Break – Day 4

Session Objective

Why Take a Movement Break?

Step 1: Warm-Up

Step 2: Activity Rotations

Step 3: Mindful Cooldown

Reflection & Transition

Takeaway

Activity

Lesson Plan

Day 5: Sound Recharge

Guide students through a mindful listening exercise using calming soundscapes to promote relaxation, self-awareness, and end-of-week reflection.

Mindful listening helps students reduce stress, improve focus, and develop self-regulation by tuning into sensory experiences and emotions in a structured way.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Sound Recharge Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Settle In & Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Guided Sound Listening

10 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Closing

3 minutes