Mindful Storytelling Adventure Lesson Plan
Combine storytelling with mindfulness to enhance creativity and emotional expression.
This lesson helps students develop creativity, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness skills.
Storytelling and mindfulness exercises
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review
15 minutes
- Review the Mindful Storytelling Adventure Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the content.
- Gather paper and pencils for each student.
- Ensure you have a mindfulness bell or chime ready for the mindfulness exercises.
Step 1
Introduction to Mindfulness
10 minutes
- Explain the concept of mindfulness and its benefits.
- Use the mindfulness bell or chime to guide a short breathing exercise.
- Encourage students to focus on their breath and be present in the moment.
Step 2
Storytelling Exercise
20 minutes
- Introduce the storytelling activity using the Mindful Storytelling Adventure Slide Deck.
- Ask students to think of a personal story they would like to share.
- Allow students time to write or draw their stories on paper.
Step 3
Sharing and Mindful Listening
20 minutes
- Organize students into small groups.
- Instruct students to take turns sharing their stories while others practice mindful listening.
- Encourage listeners to focus on the storyteller and refrain from interrupting.
Step 4
Reflection and Discussion
10 minutes
- Lead a class discussion on the experience of storytelling and listening mindfully.
- Ask students how they felt sharing their stories and listening to others.
- Discuss the importance of mindfulness in understanding and expressing emotions.
