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Mindful Moments Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice three core mindfulness techniques—breathing exercises, body scans, and guided visualization—to cultivate inner calm, improve focus, and manage stress independently.

Middle and high schoolers face academic and social pressures that increase anxiety. This lesson equips them with practical, research-backed mindfulness skills to enhance emotional regulation, boost concentration, and foster overall well-being.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

10 minutes

Step 3

Body Scan

10 minutes

Step 4

Guided Visualization

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

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Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Calm

What Is Mindfulness?

Why Practice Mindfulness?

Today’s Techniques

Breathing Exercise

Practice Breathing Now

Body Scan

Guided Visualization

Reflection

Takeaway & Next Steps

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Mindful Moments: Cultivating Inner Calm

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