Lesson Plan
Mindful Breathing Blueprint
Introduce 3rd graders to simple mindfulness breathing to help them notice stress and practice self-soothing, enabling them to “catch” calm and build self-management skills.
Mindful breathing lays the groundwork for emotional regulation by giving students a concrete tool to recognize stress and self-soothe. This supports focus, reduces anxiety, and fosters well-being in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breath Demo
7 minutes
Step 3
Breathing Buddies Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice & Tracker
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Cool-Down
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Catch the Calm
Stress vs. Calm
Mindful Breathing
Belly Breathing Steps
Let’s Practice Together
Reflection Time

Activity


Worksheet


Cool Down

