Lesson Plan

Mindful Movement and Meditation Lesson Plan

Students will enhance their mindfulness and self-regulation through guided movement and meditation exercises, fostering awareness of their emotions and physical states.

This lesson builds emotional intelligence, resilience, and stress management by connecting physical movement with mindfulness practices.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Mindful Movement Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Guided Meditation and Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down and Sharing

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mindful Movement and Meditation

Welcome slide: Introduce the topic and set a calm, inviting tone. Mention the agenda briefly.

Why Mindfulness?

Discuss the importance of mindfulness and review the benefits. Use simple examples to relate to the students' experiences.

Warm-Up

Introduce the warm-up: quick stretches and breathing. Consider demonstrating a simple stretch and deep breathing guide.

Guided Movement

Detail the guided mindful movement activity. Show images/illustrations of poses or moves and remind students to tune into body sensations.

Guided Meditation

Transition to meditation session. Encourage students to sit comfortably and focus on calming their minds.

Cool Down & Sharing

Conclude with a cool-down and sharing session. Invite students to share feelings or thoughts about the experience.

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Activity

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Mindful Movement and Meditation

Tamara peay

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