Mindful Moments

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments

Learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques

This lesson is designed to help students learn and practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques. This is important to help students manage stress and emotions, ultimately fostering a healthier mental and emotional state.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Materials

Discussion Guide, and Mindfulness Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin the session by explaining what mindfulness is and why it's important.
Discuss how mindfulness can help manage stress and emotions.

Step 2

Guided Mindfulness Activity

10 mins

Lead the students through a simple mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing or a body scan.
Encourage students to focus on their breathing and pay attention to how their body feels.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a discussion about the experience.
Encourage students to share how they felt during the mindfulness activity and what techniques they found helpful.

Step 4

Closing Reflection

5 mins

Hand out the Mindfulness Worksheet for students to complete.
Ask students to reflect on how they can incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives.

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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion about mindfulness and the students' experiences during the activity.

How did you feel during the mindfulness exercise?

Encourage students to share their feelings and experiences. Validate all responses and emphasize the personal nature of mindfulness.

What was easy or hard about focusing on your breathing?

Discuss the challenges and triumphs of the exercise. Ensure students understand that it's normal for the mind to wander.

Can you think of other times when you might use mindfulness techniques?

Help students identify opportunities to use mindfulness in their daily lives, such as before a test or when feeling upset.

Worksheet

Mindfulness Worksheet

This worksheet will help students reflect on their experience and think about how they can apply mindfulness in the future.

Describe how you felt before, during, and after the mindfulness activity.

Think about your emotional and physical state at each stage.

What mindfulness technique did you find most helpful, and why?

Was it deep breathing, focusing on your five senses, or something else?

How can you use mindfulness techniques in your daily life?

Consider specific situations or times when mindfulness might help you.