Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn mindful breathing strategies from the story “Breathing Makes It Better” to recognize emotions and pause to breathe when they feel upset or excited.
Teaching breathing skills helps young learners self-regulate emotions, improve focus, and build self-awareness—essential for all, including students with IEPs and ELLs.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Read Aloud
10 minutes
Step 3
Follow The Breath Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Bubble Breaths Game
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Discussion
2 minutes
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will deepen mindful breathing skills from “Breathing Makes It Better” by using breath to blow a feather along a path and practicing varied breath styles to manage emotions and energy.
Building on initial practice, these new activities reinforce self-regulation, emotional awareness, and focus—crucial for all learners, including those with IEPs and ELLs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Story & Breath Connection
5 minutes
Step 3
Feather Float Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Colorful Breaths Game
8 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Sharing
4 minutes
Activity
Game
