Breathing and Storytelling Adventure
Practice mindfulness through storytelling
This lesson combines storytelling with breathing exercises to help 2nd-grade students practice mindfulness. Through a calming narrative, students will be guided to pause and engage in breathing exercises at key points in the story. This approach not only enhances their listening skills but also introduces them to techniques for managing stress and emotions, fostering a sense of calm and focus.
Practice mindfulness through storytelling
Story Handout, Breathing Exercise Guide, and Discussion Questions
- Begin by explaining the concept of mindfulness and its benefits.
- Introduce the idea of combining storytelling with breathing exercises.
- Explain that students will listen to a story and practice breathing at certain points.
Step 2
Storytelling Session
15 mins
- Read the story aloud to the class, pausing at designated points.
- At each pause, guide students through a breathing exercise using the Breathing Exercise Guide.
- Encourage students to focus on their breath and the calming aspects of the story.
- Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about the story and the breathing exercises.
- Encourage students to share how the exercises made them feel and any observations they had.
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Reinforce the importance of mindfulness and how they can use breathing exercises in their daily lives.
- Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice at home.
