Lesson Plan
Mindfulness Session Blueprint
Students will learn and practice three mindfulness techniques—breathing, body scan, and mindful drawing—to regulate emotions, enhance focus, and build daily self-awareness habits.
Seventh graders face academic and social stress. Teaching accessible mindfulness tools empowers them to manage emotions, improve concentration, and foster emotional resilience in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Grounding
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Body Scan Meditation
10 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Drawing Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection Journaling
10 minutes
Step 6
Group Share and Closure
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Breathing and Body Scan Guide
Why Mindful Breathing?
4-Square Breathing Steps
Visualizing the Square
Why Body Scan?
Full Body Scan Steps
Practice Tips
Let’s Practice!

Script


Activity


Journal

