Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce mindfulness and teach two simple breathing techniques to help students manage test-related anxiety through practice and reflection.
Building foundational self-regulation skills empowers anxious 8th graders to reduce state testing stress, boost focus, and foster resilience in high-pressure situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening and Objective
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Mindfulness and Techniques
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Breathing Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion
3 minutes
Step 5
Individual Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful Breathing Techniques
What Is Mindfulness?
Box Breathing
4-7-8 Breathing
Summary & Next Steps
Worksheet
