Mindfulness and Relaxation Adventure

Tamara peay

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Mindfulness and Relaxation Adventure

Introduce mindfulness and relaxation techniques

In this lesson, students will be introduced to mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques to help manage stress. Through guided activities and discussions, they'll learn valuable skills to improve their emotional well-being.

Audience

Achievers (ages 9-10)

Time

45 mins

Approach

Introduce mindfulness and relaxation techniques

Materials

Discussion Guide, Relaxation Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

10 mins

Greet the students and briefly explain what mindfulness is: being present and fully engaged with whatever we are doing at the moment.
Discuss how mindfulness can help us manage stress and feel calmer.
Share a personal story or example of how mindfulness has helped you or someone you know.

Step 2

Guided Relaxation Activity

20 mins

Have the students find a comfortable place to sit or lie down.
Lead them through a simple guided relaxation exercise:
1. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose, and slowly let it out through your mouth.
2. Imagine a peaceful place, like a beach or a quiet forest. Picture it in your mind.
3. With each breath, feel your body relaxing more and more.
4. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring it back to your peaceful place.
Continue the relaxation activity for about 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Discussion on Mindfulness Benefits

10 mins

Bring the students back together and ask them how they felt during the relaxation exercise.
Use the discussion guide to lead a conversation about the benefits of mindfulness and relaxation.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 mins

Hand out the exit tickets and ask students to complete them individually.
Collect the exit tickets to assess students' understanding and feelings about the mindfulness practices.

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Discussion

Mindfulness Benefits Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the benefits of mindfulness and relaxation techniques after the activity.

How did you feel during the relaxation exercise?

Encourage students to share their feelings and experiences. Prompt them with words like 'calm', 'relaxed', 'focused', etc.

Can you think of a time when you felt stressed or overwhelmed? How might mindfulness help in that situation?

Discuss different scenarios where mindfulness can be beneficial. Encourage students to think of practical applications.

What are some other ways we can practice mindfulness in our daily lives?

Brainstorm ideas as a group. Examples could include mindful eating, taking mindful walks, or simple breathing exercises.

Worksheet

Relaxation Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their mindfulness and relaxation experience.

Draw or write about your peaceful place from the relaxation exercise.

Encourage creativity. This could be a detailed drawing, a short story, or even just a list of things they imagined.

How did your body feel during and after the relaxation exercise?

Ask them to focus on physical sensations like feeling 'light', 'warm', 'heavy', 'calm', etc.

When could you use mindfulness or relaxation techniques in your daily life?

Have students think about different times they feel stressed or anxious, such as during tests, before bed, or after a busy day.

Quiz

Mindfulness and Relaxation Exit Ticket