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Mindful Movement Maze

Lesson Plan

Mindful Movement Maze Lesson Plan

Enhance body awareness and emotional regulation through mindful movement.

This lesson helps young students develop self-awareness and emotional control, crucial for personal growth.

Audience

Pre-K to Grade 2 students

Time

30-45 minutes

Approach

Use playful hula hoop mazes for mindful scenarios.

Materials

Hula Hoops, Mindful Scenario Cards, Calming Music Playlist, and Mindful Movement Maze Lesson Plan

Prep

Prepare the Mindful Movement Maze

15 minutes

  • Arrange hula hoops in a maze-like pattern in an open space.
  • Print and place Mindful Scenario Cards at different points in the maze.
  • Set up a device to play calming music during the activity.
  • Review the Mindful Movement Maze Lesson Plan for detailed instructions and reflection questions.

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Explain the concept of mindfulness and its benefits.
  • Introduce the Mindful Movement Maze activity.

Step 2

Maze Exploration

20-30 minutes

  • Guide students through the maze, encouraging them to move mindfully.
  • At each Mindful Scenario Card, pause and discuss the scenario with the students.
  • Play calming music to enhance the mindful atmosphere.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5-10 minutes

  • Gather students back in a circle.
  • Ask reflection questions about their experience in the maze.
  • Discuss how they felt and what they learned about mindfulness and body awareness.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Mindful Movement Maze!

Today, we're going to explore a special maze that helps us learn about mindfulness and our bodies.

Introduce the concept of mindfulness to the students. Explain how mindfulness can help us become more aware of our bodies and emotions. Use simple language and examples that are relatable to young children.

Setting Up the Maze

  • Hula hoops create our maze path.
  • Mindful Scenario Cards are placed along the way.
  • Calming music will guide us.

Explain the setup of the Mindful Movement Maze. Describe how the hula hoops are arranged and the purpose of the Mindful Scenario Cards. Encourage students to be curious and open-minded as they explore.

Exploring the Maze

  • Move mindfully through the maze.
  • Stop at each card to learn and discuss.
  • Listen to the calming music.

Guide the students through the maze. Encourage them to move slowly and pay attention to their movements and surroundings. Pause at each Mindful Scenario Card to discuss the scenario and how it relates to mindfulness.

Reflection Time

  • How did you feel in the maze?
  • What did you learn about mindfulness?
  • Share your thoughts with the group.

Bring the students back together for a reflection session. Ask them questions about their experience and what they learned. Encourage them to share their feelings and thoughts.

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