Mindful Moments: Building Emotional Awareness

Victoria Bermudez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments: Building Emotional Awareness

Introduce mindfulness practices

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness practices, helping them understand and regulate their emotions through simple exercises and reflection. It encourages self-awareness and emotional well-being, promoting a healthy mental state. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage stress and emotions, fostering a positive classroom environment and supporting their overall mental health.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Introduce mindfulness practices

Materials

Mindfulness Exercise Guide, Reflection Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to understand them.
Explain what mindfulness is and how it can help us become more aware of our emotions.

Step 2

Mindfulness Exercise

10 mins

Guide students through a simple mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing or a body scan.
Encourage students to focus on their breathing and notice any sensations in their body.

Step 3

Reflection Activity

10 mins

Hand out the Reflection Worksheet.
Ask students to write or draw about how they felt during the mindfulness exercise.
Encourage them to think about any emotions they noticed.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about the experience.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to practice mindfulness at home and reflect on their emotions regularly.

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Reading

Mindfulness Exercise Guide

A guide to help teachers lead a simple mindfulness exercise with students.

Mindfulness Exercise Guide

Deep Breathing Exercise:

Sit comfortably with your back straight.
Close your eyes if you feel comfortable.
Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and then slowly exhale through your mouth.
Repeat this process for a few minutes, focusing on your breath.

Body Scan Exercise:

Sit or lie down comfortably.
Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Start by focusing on your toes, noticing any sensations.
Slowly move your attention up your body, part by part, until you reach the top of your head.
Take your time and notice how each part of your body feels.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their mindfulness experience and emotions.

How did you feel during the mindfulness exercise?

Think about any emotions or sensations you noticed.

What emotions did you notice today?

How can mindfulness help you with your emotions?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a discussion on mindfulness and emotions.

What did you notice during the mindfulness exercise?

Encourage students to share specific sensations or emotions they experienced.

How do you think mindfulness can help us in our daily lives?

Discuss the benefits of being aware of our emotions and how it can help us respond better to situations.

Can you think of a time when being mindful could have helped you?

Encourage students to think of past experiences where mindfulness might have been beneficial.