Lesson Plan
Mindful Minute Guide
Students will learn and practice two mindfulness techniques—mindful breathing and grounding—to reduce stress and increase focus. By the end, they’ll apply these tools in daily routines to cultivate self-awareness and calm.
Adolescents face rising stress from academics and social life. Quick, in-class mindfulness routines provide them with practical tools to manage anxiety, enhance concentration, and build emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Mindfulness
2 minutes
Step 2
Guided Breathing Exercise
5 minutes
Step 3
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Journaling
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Assessment
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Mindful Moments
Objectives
Guided Breathing Technique
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Activity
Reflect & Journal
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Script


Activity


Journal

