Mindful Communication for Kids

Nerea Lemus

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Communication for Kids

Teach mindful communication

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of mindful communication, emphasizing the importance of sharing thoughts in respectful and appropriate ways. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to express themselves clearly and listen to others, fostering a positive classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and empathy at an early age, helping students become responsible and productive citizens.

Audience

Kindergarten to 1st Grade

Time

30 mins

Approach

Teach mindful communication

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Printable Communication Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Gather students in a circle.
Briefly explain what mindful communication means: speaking and listening with kindness and respect.
Ask students if they can think of a time when someone spoke to them kindly.

Step 2

Activity: Communication Cards

10 mins

Distribute Printable Communication Cards to each student.
Explain that each card has a different scenario or feeling.
Students take turns picking a card and sharing how they would communicate in that situation.
Encourage students to use 'I' statements and kind words.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about the activity.
Ask students how it felt to communicate mindfully.
Discuss why it's important to listen to others and how it makes them feel.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of mindful communication.
Ask students to share one thing they learned about communicating kindly.
Encourage students to practice mindful communication throughout the day.

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Worksheet

Printable Communication Cards

These cards contain scenarios and feelings to help students practice mindful communication.

You want to play with a toy someone else is using.

You feel sad because your friend didn't share.

You are excited about a new game you learned.

You need help with a difficult task.

You want to join a group playing a game.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a discussion on mindful communication after the activity.

How did it feel to communicate mindfully?

Encourage students to share their feelings and experiences.

Why is it important to listen to others?

Discuss the value of listening and how it makes others feel respected.

Can you think of a time when someone communicated kindly with you?

Help students recall positive experiences and the impact of kind communication.