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Mindful Storytelling Adventure

Lesson Plan

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.

Audience

Grades 3-5

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Storytelling and mindfulness exercises

Materials

Mindful Storytelling Adventure Slide Deck, Paper and Pencils, and Mindfulness Bell or Chime

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.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Mindful Storytelling Adventure

Today, we will explore how storytelling and mindfulness can help us express our emotions and boost our creativity.

Introduce the lesson by explaining the combination of storytelling and mindfulness. Highlight the benefits of this approach for creativity and emotional expression.

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness means being fully present and aware of where we are and what we're doing.

Explain the concept of mindfulness. Use simple language to describe it as paying attention to the present moment without judgment.

Mindfulness Breathing Exercise

Let's take a moment to breathe deeply and focus on our breath. Listen to the sound of the bell.

Guide a short breathing exercise using a mindfulness bell or chime. Encourage students to focus on their breath.

Storytelling Time

Think of a personal story you'd like to share. It can be about anything important to you.

Introduce the storytelling activity. Encourage students to think of a personal story they want to share.

Mindful Listening

When someone shares their story, listen carefully and focus on their words. Let's practice being good listeners.

Explain the importance of mindful listening. Encourage students to listen attentively and without interrupting.

Reflection and Discussion

How did it feel to share your story? How about listening to others? Let's talk about our experiences.

Lead a discussion on the experience of sharing stories and listening mindfully. Ask students how they felt during the activities.

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