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Mindful Moments: New Year Edition

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Mindful Moments: New Year Edition

Practice mindfulness and set intentions

This lesson guides young students through calming breathing exercises and helps them set personal intentions for the new year. It encourages mindfulness, self-care, and personal growth, which are essential for developing emotional regulation and focus at an early age.

Audience

Pre-K and Kindergarten

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Practice mindfulness and set intentions

Materials

Calming music, Printable Intention Cards, and Markers or crayons

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle on the floor.
  • Briefly explain what mindfulness is: "Mindfulness is paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them."
  • Introduce the idea of setting intentions: "An intention is something you want to do or feel more of."

Step 2

Breathing Exercise

5 minutes

  • Play calming music softly in the background.
  • Guide students through a simple breathing exercise:
    • Inhale deeply through the nose for a count of 3.
    • Hold the breath for a count of 2.
    • Exhale slowly through the mouth for a count of 4.
  • Repeat the breathing cycle 3-4 times, encouraging students to focus on their breath.

Step 3

Setting Intentions

5 minutes

  • Distribute Printable Intention Cards and markers or crayons to each student.
  • Ask students to think about one thing they want to do or feel more of this year (e.g., "I want to be kind," "I want to play more").
  • Have them draw or write their intention on the card with the help of an adult if needed.

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

  • Invite students to share their intentions with the group if they feel comfortable.
  • Encourage them to keep their cards somewhere special to remind them of their intention.
  • Conclude with a positive affirmation: "I am calm, I am kind, I am ready for a wonderful year."
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Worksheet

Printable Intention Cards

These cards are for students to write or draw their personal intentions for the new year. They can be printed one-sided and used during the lesson.




I want to be kind.







I want to learn new things.







I want to make new friends.







I want to help others.







I want to have fun.




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