Lesson Plan
Mindful Moments Lesson Plan
Lead 2nd graders through a daily 10-minute routine combining a 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, mindful listening, and a guided body scan to boost focus and self-regulation.
Starting each day centered helps students calm their minds, sharpen attention, and build emotional self-awareness, supporting learning and classroom behavior.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)
3 minutes
Step 2
Mindful Listening
3 minutes
Step 3
Guided Body Scan
3 minutes
Step 4
Transition Back to Class
1 minute
Slide Deck
Mindful Moments
Grounding Warm-Up (5-4-3-2-1)
Mindful Listening
Guided Body Scan
One-Word Check-In
Transition Back to Class
Warm Up
Activity
Script
