Lesson Plan
Mindful Moments Lesson Plan
In this 15-minute SEL session, 8th graders will learn and practice a simple mindfulness breathing exercise and reflect on their emotional states to build self-awareness and stress-management skills.
Mindfulness helps students notice and regulate stress responses, fostering emotional resilience, improved focus, and healthier coping strategies both in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Mindfulness Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Reflection & Sharing
5 minutes
Step 4
Closing
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Mindful Moments
What Is Mindfulness?
Deep Breathing Technique
Reflection & Sharing
Take It With You

Worksheet


Reading


Reading


Script


Warm Up

