Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what mindfulness is and how to notice their emotions. By the end of this session, they will identify basic feelings and practice a simple breathing technique to calm themselves.
Introducing mindfulness and emotional awareness helps students recognize and name their feelings. Early practice of calming techniques supports self-regulation and fosters a positive classroom atmosphere.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Watch Mindfulness Video
3 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Emotions
4 minutes
Step 4
Practice Breathing Technique
3 minutes
Step 5
Emotion Detective Game
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindful Moments: Session 1
What Is Mindfulness?
Name That Feeling
Practice Belly Breathing
Emotion Detective Game
Script
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will recognize how emotions manifest as body signals and identify personal triggers. By the end of this session, they will use a simple chart to track triggers and practice noticing body signals through a fun Simon Says game.
Understanding body signals helps students become aware of early signs of emotions, enabling self-regulation before feelings escalate. Tracking triggers supports emotional awareness and promotes proactive coping.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Recap
2 minutes
Step 2
Watch Body Signals Video
3 minutes
Step 3
Discuss Body Signals
4 minutes
Step 4
Introduce Triggers and Tracking
3 minutes
Step 5
Body Signals Simon Says Game
3 minutes
Script
