Lesson Plan
Daily Mindfulness Routine
Over five 20-minute sessions, students will practice daily mindfulness routines—learning a new technique each day and reflecting on their experiences to build self-awareness and self-management.
Regular, brief mindfulness practices help 5th graders improve focus, regulate emotions, and reduce stress—skills that support academic success and positive behavior.
Audience
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Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Mindfulness
20 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Body Scan for Self-Awareness
20 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Mindful Listening
20 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Emotional Check-In
20 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Integration and Reflection
20 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindfulness Techniques Overview
What Is Mindfulness?
Technique 1: Guided Breathing
Technique 2: Body Scan
Technique 3: Mindful Listening
Technique 4: Emotional Check-In
Practice & Reflection
Activity
Journal
Rubric
