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Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments

Basics of Mindfulness

In this lesson, students will explore the basics of mindfulness and how practicing it can help manage stress and improve focus. Through engaging in simple mindfulness exercises, students will learn to be more present and aware of their thoughts and feelings. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to enhance their emotional well-being and concentration, which are essential skills for their academic and personal growth.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Basics of Mindfulness

Materials

Mindfulness Discussion Questions, Mindfulness Worksheet, and Mindfulness Printable Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what mindfulness is and why it is important.
  • Explain that mindfulness helps us focus and feel calm by paying attention to the present moment.

Step 2

Mindfulness Exercise

10 mins

  • Guide students through a simple mindfulness exercise, such as focusing on their breathing or listening to the sounds around them.
  • Encourage students to notice how they feel before and after the exercise.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the Mindfulness Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about students' experiences during the exercise.
  • Encourage students to share how mindfulness made them feel and any challenges they faced.

Step 4

Mindfulness Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Mindfulness Worksheet and have students complete a short activity related to mindfulness, such as drawing or writing about a mindful moment.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Wrap up the lesson by discussing how students can use mindfulness in their daily lives.
  • Hand out Mindfulness Printable Cards as a reminder of the exercises they learned.
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Discussion

Mindfulness Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on students' experiences with mindfulness exercises.

How did you feel before and after the mindfulness exercise?

Encourage students to reflect on any changes in their mood or focus.







What was the easiest part of the exercise for you?

Help students identify aspects of mindfulness that they found accessible.







Did you find anything challenging during the exercise?

Discuss any difficulties and explore ways to overcome them.







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Worksheet

Mindfulness Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their mindfulness practice through drawing or writing.

Draw or write about a moment when you felt calm and focused.








What is one thing you can do to practice mindfulness at home?








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Worksheet

Mindfulness Printable Cards

Cards with simple mindfulness exercises for students to practice at home.




Take 3 deep breaths and notice how you feel.







Listen to the sounds around you for 1 minute.







Focus on your breathing for 5 breaths.




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