Nature's Quiet Symphony

Lori Valiquette

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Nature's Quiet Symphony

Enhance listening and mindfulness

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the calming sounds of nature through a brief auditory experience. This will be followed by a reflection session where students discuss the feelings these sounds evoke. This lesson is important as it encourages mindfulness and enhances students' listening skills by focusing on subtle, serene noises, helping them to develop a sense of calm and awareness.

Audience

Grades 1 and 2

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Enhance listening and mindfulness

Materials

Audio recording of nature sounds, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Briefly introduce the concept of mindfulness and how listening to nature sounds can help us feel calm and focused.
Explain that they will listen to some nature sounds and then talk about how it makes them feel.

Step 2

Listening Activity

5 minutes

Play the audio recording of nature sounds.
Encourage students to close their eyes and focus on the different sounds they hear.
Ask them to think about how the sounds make them feel.

Step 3

Reflection Discussion

5 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about the experience.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the sounds they heard.

Step 4

Closure

3 minutes

Summarize the key points discussed.
Reinforce the idea that taking time to listen and be mindful can help us feel more relaxed and focused.

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Discussion

Reflection Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on their auditory experience with nature sounds. It encourages them to express their feelings and thoughts about the sounds they heard.

What sounds did you hear in the nature recording?

Encourage students to identify specific sounds like birds, water, wind, etc.

How did the sounds make you feel?

Guide students to express emotions such as calm, happy, relaxed, or any other feelings.

Why do you think listening to nature sounds can be calming?

Discuss the concept of mindfulness and how focusing on natural sounds can help reduce stress.