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Mindful Moments Journaling

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Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Journaling

Enhance mindfulness and gratitude

In this lesson, students will learn journaling techniques to capture 'mindful moments' throughout their week. This practice encourages reflection, gratitude, and awareness, helping students to center themselves and enhance their emotional literacy. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a deeper understanding of mindfulness and its benefits.

Audience

Grades 6-8 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Enhance mindfulness and gratitude

Materials

Journals or notebooks, Pens or pencils, Mindful Moments Discussion Guide, and Mindful Moments Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief explanation of mindfulness and its benefits.
  • Discuss how mindfulness can help us become more aware of our thoughts and feelings.
  • Introduce the concept of 'mindful moments' as small, everyday experiences that bring joy or peace.

Step 2

Guided Journaling Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute journals or notebooks and pens to each student.
  • Guide students through a short mindfulness exercise (e.g., deep breathing or focusing on the present moment).
  • Ask students to write about a 'mindful moment' they experienced recently, focusing on their feelings and thoughts during that moment.
  • Encourage students to use descriptive language and reflect on why that moment was meaningful.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

  • Facilitate a group discussion using the Mindful Moments Discussion Guide.
  • Encourage students to share their journaling experiences and what they learned about themselves.
  • Discuss how capturing mindful moments can enhance gratitude and emotional awareness.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue journaling their mindful moments throughout the week.
  • Remind students of the benefits of mindfulness and how it can positively impact their daily lives.
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Discussion

Mindful Moments Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on the journaling activity, focusing on mindfulness and gratitude.

What is a 'mindful moment' you experienced recently?

Encourage students to think about small, everyday experiences that brought them joy or peace.







How did journaling about your mindful moment make you feel?

Discuss the emotional impact of reflecting on positive experiences.







Why is it important to be aware of our thoughts and feelings?

Explore the benefits of mindfulness and emotional awareness.







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Worksheet

Mindful Moments Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in capturing and reflecting on their mindful moments.

Describe a recent 'mindful moment' you experienced. What made it special?

Think about a small, everyday experience that brought you joy or peace.







How did you feel during this moment? What thoughts were going through your mind?

Reflect on your emotions and thoughts during the experience.







What can you learn from this mindful moment? How can it help you in the future?

Consider how this experience can enhance your mindfulness and gratitude.







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