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Mindful Words and Actions

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Lesson Plan

Mindful Words and Actions

Social awareness and mindfulness

This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade students develop social awareness by being mindful of their words and actions. Through a short video, discussion, and worksheet activity, students will learn the importance of not conforming to societal pressures to impress others. This lesson is crucial in fostering empathy and self-awareness, encouraging students to be authentic and considerate in their interactions.

Audience

Grade 4

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Reflecting on Words and Actions

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

Briefly introduce the topic of mindfulness and social awareness. Explain that today, students will learn about being mindful of their words and actions.

Step 2

Video Viewing

2 mins

Show the video Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem. Encourage students to pay attention to the importance of self-acceptance and focusing on personal strengths.

Step 3

Discussion

3 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions. Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they can focus on their strengths and be true to themselves without conforming to peer pressure.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

3 mins

Distribute the worksheet 'Reflecting on Words and Actions'. Ask students to complete it by reflecting on a recent situation where they felt pressured to act a certain way and how they could handle it mindfully.

Step 5

Closure

1 min

Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points discussed. Encourage students to practice mindfulness in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Mindful Words and Actions Discussion

A discussion to explore how students can be mindful of their words and actions, and the importance of staying true to themselves.

How can you focus on your strengths and be true to yourself?

Encourage students to think about personal strengths and how they can remain true to themselves.







Why is it important not to conform to societal pressures?

Discuss the value of authenticity and how it leads to genuine friendships.







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Worksheet

Reflecting on Words and Actions

This worksheet helps students reflect on their own words and actions, encouraging mindfulness and authenticity.

Describe a situation where you felt pressured to act a certain way. How did you handle it?








What could you do differently next time to stay true to yourself?








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