Lesson Plan

Session 1 Plan

Introduce students to the concept of mindfulness through a simple breathing and listening exercise, and have them identify emotions in the moment.

Building foundational mindfulness skills helps 6th graders improve focus, self-awareness, and stress management, laying the groundwork for emotional regulation.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather and Review Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Tone

2 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing

5 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Mindful Listening

10 minutes

Step 4

Share and Reflect

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness

Today's Agenda

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing

Activity: Mindful Listening

Emotion Check-In

Reflective Writing

Take-Home Practice

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Lesson Plan

Session 2 Plan

Guide students through a full-body scan meditation to deepen body awareness and stress relief, then reflect on sensations noticed.

Body scan meditation helps students connect with physical sensations, release tension, and build self-regulation skills by tuning into present-moment experiences.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Handouts & Audio

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Tone

3 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing

4 minutes

Step 3

Guided Body Scan Meditation

12 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Body Scan Meditation

Today's Agenda

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing

Guided Body Scan

Emotion & Sensation Check-In

Reflective Writing

Take-Home Practice

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Worksheet

Script

Journal

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Plan

Guide students through gentle, breath-synced stretching to enhance body awareness, reduce tension, and cultivate mindful movement.

Combining movement with mindfulness teaches students to notice body sensations, manage stress, and improve focus through intentional breath and motion.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Set Up Space & Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Tone

3 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Breath Awareness

4 minutes

Step 3

Guided Mindful Movement

12 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing

4 minutes

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Plan

Teach students to use mindful eating to engage their senses with a small snack and connect eating to present-moment awareness.

Mindful eating helps students slow down, notice flavors and textures, reduce mindless snacking, and apply mindfulness to a daily activity, fostering self-awareness and self-regulation.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Snack Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Tone

3 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Sensory Check-In

4 minutes

Step 3

Guided Mindful Eating

10 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 4: Mindful Eating

Today's Agenda

Warm-Up: Sensory Check-In

Guided Mindful Eating

Sensation Chart Check-In

Reflective Writing

Take-Home Practice

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Lesson Plan

Session 5 Plan

Teach students to notice and appreciate positive moments through daily gratitude journaling and reflection.

Gratitude journaling fosters positive thinking, reduces stress, and builds emotional resilience by helping students focus on what’s going well in their lives.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Handouts

10 minutes

Step 1

Set the Tone

3 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing

4 minutes

Step 3

Guided Gratitude Journaling

12 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

7 minutes

Step 5

Closing

4 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 6: Creating Your Self-Care Toolkit

Today's Agenda

Warm-Up: Mindful Breathing