Lesson Plan

Maze Journey Plan

Students will navigate a paper maze using mindful breathing at each turn to build focus and self-calming, then reflect on their experience to reinforce self-management skills.

This activity teaches 3rd graders practical mindfulness techniques to manage stress, improve concentration, and develop lifelong self-regulation strategies in the classroom.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Mindset Slide Presentation

5 minutes

Step 3

Maze Navigation Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Journaling

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing

2 minutes

Step 6

Differentiation

Ongoing

Step 7

Assessment

Throughout and post-lesson

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Mindful Maze Journey

Learning Objective

Mindful Breathing Steps

Mindfulness Tips

At Each Maze Turn

Reflection Time

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Activity

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Journal

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Mindful Maze

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