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Mindful Moments: Breathing & Visualization

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Mindful Moments: Breathing & Visualization

Introduce mindfulness practices

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness practices to promote emotional regulation and focus. Students will learn simple breathing and visualization techniques that can be applied in everyday life. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage stress and improve concentration, fostering a positive learning environment.

Audience

1st to 5th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Introduce mindfulness practices

Materials

Calm music audio file, Printable Breathing Exercise Cards, and Printable Visualization Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they have heard of mindfulness.
  • Explain that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment.
  • Discuss how it can help us feel calm and focused.

Step 2

Breathing Exercise

10 mins

  • Introduce a simple breathing exercise: 'Belly Breathing'.
  • Demonstrate how to breathe deeply into the belly, counting to 4 on the inhale and 4 on the exhale.
  • Play calm music in the background.
  • Guide students through 3-5 minutes of belly breathing.

Step 3

Visualization Technique

10 mins

  • Explain visualization as creating a picture in your mind.
  • Guide students through a simple visualization: 'Imagine a Peaceful Place'.
  • Ask them to close their eyes and imagine a place where they feel safe and happy.
  • Encourage them to think about the sights, sounds, and smells of this place.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

  • Ask students to share how they felt during the exercises.
  • Discuss when they might use these techniques in their daily lives.
  • Encourage them to practice mindfulness at home.
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Worksheet

Breathing Exercise Cards

Printable cards with instructions for the 'Belly Breathing' exercise.




Belly Breathing: Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your belly with air. Count to 4.







Hold your breath for a moment.







Exhale slowly through your mouth, counting to 4.







Repeat for 3-5 minutes.




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Visualization Cards

Printable cards with prompts for the 'Imagine a Peaceful Place' visualization.




Close your eyes and imagine a place where you feel safe and happy.







Think about what you see in this place.







What sounds do you hear?







What smells are in the air?







How does this place make you feel?




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