Mindful Mornings & Reflective Afternoons

Michael Aboulafia

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Mindful Mornings & Reflective Afternoons Plan

Students will engage in reflective morning check-ins and thoughtful afternoon check-outs, focusing on personal boundaries, respectful communication, and self-contribution to class well-being over six sessions.

This lesson helps students build self-awareness, empathy, and respectful interactions, essential skills for personal growth and positive classroom dynamics.

Audience

5th Grade Elementary School Students

Time

15 minutes per session (6 sessions total)

Approach

Structured, reflective questionnaires across sessions.

Materials

Mindful Mornings & Reflective Afternoons Plan, Printed Questionnaires for Morning and Afternoon Sessions, and Pens/Pencils

Prep

Preparation for Mindful Check-Ins

20 minutes

Review the Mindful Mornings & Reflective Afternoons Plan thoroughly.
Print the questionnaires for the morning check-in and afternoon check-out sessions.
Organize questionnaires into two piles (morning and afternoon) for easy classroom distribution.
Ensure all necessary writing materials are available for each student.

Step 1

Morning Check-In Questionnaire

15 minutes

Distribute the morning check-in questionnaires to each student.
Guide students through questions focusing on their personal feelings, contributions to classmates, and self-care strategies.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can respect personal boundaries and offer kind words to peers.
Collect completed questionnaires for review.

Step 2

Afternoon Check-Out Questionnaire

15 minutes

At the end of the class, distribute the afternoon check-out questionnaires.
Prompt students to reflect on the day’s interactions, noting moments they contributed positively to the classroom environment.
Ask reflective questions that help students assess their respect for personal boundaries and mindful behavior.
Gather responses and provide supportive feedback individually if time allows.

Step 3

Session Transition and Recap

5 minutes

Briefly discuss key insights from the morning and afternoon questionnaires.
Highlight exemplary contributions or reflections (while maintaining confidentiality).
Encourage students to set a personal mindfulness goal for the next session.

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Worksheet

Morning Check-In Questionnaire

Welcome to your morning check-in! Today, we'll take a few moments to reflect on your feelings, your contributions, and how you're caring for your personal space and respecting others. Please read the questions carefully, think about your answers, and write them down in the spaces provided.

Questions

How are you feeling this morning?
What is one kind thing you did last week that contributed to making your classmates feel supported?
Can you share one idea on how you can show respect for your own personal boundaries today?
What is one way you can use your words to encourage a friend or classmate right now?

Take your time with these questions and remember, your thoughts are important. Enjoy writing your reflection!

Worksheet

Afternoon Check-Out Questionnaire

Welcome to your afternoon check-out! Take a deep breath and reflect on your day. Today, we'll focus on your interactions, respect for personal boundaries, and the positive contributions you made to our classroom. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Questions

How did you feel overall about your day?
What is one way you showed respect for your personal boundaries or others’ boundaries today?
Describe a moment when you contributed positively to someone else's day.
What is one thing you learned about yourself today that could help you be even kinder tomorrow?

Take your time and think about your answers. Your reflections are a powerful way to understand and grow from your daily experiences!