Lesson Plan

Cat Calmness Plan

Students will explore mindfulness by comparing their emotions to the calm, purring nature of a cat, learning to become more aware of and manage their feelings.

This lesson fosters self-awareness and emotional control, skills that help young students navigate social interactions and personal challenges in a relatable and engaging way.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation Steps

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Practice

10 minutes

Step 3

Conclusion and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Feline Focus

Introduce the idea of a calm cat and how they stay peaceful. Explain that just like the cat, we can be calm even when things seem a bit noisy or busy around us. Use a friendly tone and simple language.

What is Mindfulness?

Discuss what mindfulness means, tying it back to how cats remain serene. Ask them if they've seen a cat being calm or purring quietly.

Guided Purring Practice

Start the guided practice by walking the students through a calm purring exercise. Instruct them to imagine themselves as calm cats.

Reflection Time

Wrap up the lesson by encouraging the students to share how they felt during the purring practice activity.

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Activity

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Journal

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Calm Like A Cat

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Kim Petrikowski

Tier 2
For Districts