Mindful Journaling Journey

Marcia Kinley

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Journaling Journey

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

This lesson introduces students to the practice of mindful journaling, guiding them through prompts that encourage reflection on their thoughts and emotions. By engaging in this activity, students will develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for their personal growth and mental well-being.

Audience

Grades 6-8

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

Materials

Journals or notebooks, Pens or pencils, Mindful Journaling Prompts Worksheet, and Reflection Handout

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Begin with a brief explanation of mindfulness and its benefits.
Discuss how journaling can be a tool for mindfulness and self-reflection.
Encourage students to think about how they currently express their thoughts and emotions.

Step 2

Guided Journaling

15 minutes

Distribute the 'Mindful Journaling Prompts Worksheet'.
Guide students through each prompt, allowing time for them to write their responses.
Encourage students to focus on their feelings and thoughts without judgment.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

Hand out the 'Reflection Handout'.
Ask students to reflect on their journaling experience and what they learned about themselves.
Facilitate a brief discussion where students can share their insights if they feel comfortable.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to continue journaling as a regular practice.
Thank students for their participation and openness.

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Worksheet

Mindful Journaling Prompts Worksheet

This worksheet provides prompts to guide students in their mindful journaling practice, helping them reflect on their thoughts and emotions.

Write about a moment today when you felt a strong emotion. What was the emotion and what triggered it?

Think about a specific event or interaction.

Describe a place where you feel most at peace. Why does this place make you feel calm?

Consider sensory details like sights, sounds, and smells.

Reflect on a time when you overcame a challenge. What did you learn from the experience?

Focus on personal growth and resilience.

Reading

Reflection Handout

This handout encourages students to reflect on their journaling experience and consider how it has impacted their self-awareness and emotional understanding.

Reflection Questions

How did journaling make you feel today?
What new insights did you gain about yourself?
How can you use journaling to help manage your emotions in the future?