Mindful Moments

Candace P Smith

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments

Introduce mindfulness practices

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to mindfulness practices, helping them understand how to calm their minds and bodies. Through guided activities, students will learn techniques to improve focus and reduce stress. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to manage their emotions and enhance their concentration, which can positively impact their academic performance and overall well-being.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Introduce mindfulness practices

Materials

Mindfulness Activity Worksheet, Calm Music Playlist, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 mins

Begin by asking students if they have heard of mindfulness.
Explain that mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment.
Discuss how it can help us feel calm and focused.

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

10 mins

Lead students in a simple breathing exercise.
Instruct them to sit comfortably, close their eyes, and focus on their breath.
Play calm music in the background.
Guide them to take deep breaths in and out, noticing how their body feels.

Step 3

Mindfulness Activity

10 mins

Hand out the Mindfulness Activity Worksheet.
Guide students through a mindful observation activity, such as focusing on a small object or listening to sounds around them.
Encourage them to write or draw their observations on the worksheet.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

5 mins

Ask students to share their experiences with the activities.
Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about how they felt during the exercises and how they might use mindfulness in their daily lives.

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Worksheet

Mindfulness Activity Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through a mindfulness observation activity, encouraging them to focus on their senses and record their observations.

Observe a small object closely. What do you notice?

Listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear?

How did you feel during the breathing exercise?

Discussion

Mindfulness Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to help students reflect on their mindfulness experience and discuss how it can be applied in their lives.

How did you feel during the mindfulness activities?

Encourage students to share their feelings and thoughts openly.

Can you think of a time when mindfulness might help you?

Guide students to consider situations where they might feel stressed or unfocused.

What was your favorite part of the mindfulness exercises?

Help students identify which activity they enjoyed and why.