Lesson Plan
Mindfulness Practice Plan
In this 20-minute small-group session, students will practice guided mindful breathing to calm their minds and will reflect on their feelings using structured journal prompts.
Building mindfulness skills enhances emotional regulation, reduces stress, and boosts students’ focus and readiness to learn in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Grounding
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Practice
7 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Sharing
7 minutes
Step 4
Closing Routine
4 minutes
Lesson Plan
Mindfulness Practice Plan
Over three 20-minute sessions, students will learn and practice mindful breathing, a body-scan technique, and reflective journaling to calm their minds, boost focus, and build emotional regulation skills.
Regular, structured mindfulness practice helps students reduce stress, improve attention, and develop self-awareness—key skills for academic success and well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare for Sessions
5 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Breathing Foundations
20 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Body Scan Awareness
20 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Integrating Reflection
20 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful Moments
Session Overview
Guided Breathing Technique
Body Scan Practice
Reflection Prompts
Applying Mindfulness
Thank You & Next Steps
Activity
Journal
