Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Minute Guide

Students will engage in a one-minute guided breathing exercise and reflect on their emotional state to build focus and self-regulation skills.

Regular mindfulness helps 4th graders manage stress, improve attention, and develop self-management competencies essential for academic and personal success.

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Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Settle & Introduce

3 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindful Minute

2 minutes

Step 3

Individual Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Pair & Share

5 minutes

Step 5

Mindful Minute Activity

7 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up Cool-Down

3 minutes

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Mindful Minute Magic

What Is Mindfulness?

Why Practice Mindfulness?

CASEL Competency: Self-Management

The 3 Breathing Steps

Guided Mindful Minute

Reflect & Share

Use Your Mindful Minute Anytime

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Activity

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Mindful Minute Magic

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