Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Plan

Guide a 5th grade student through a 10-minute mindfulness break featuring sensory check-in, belly breathing, bubble breaths, and reflection to build self-regulation skills.

This individual mindfulness session reduces anxiety, improves focus, and teaches coping strategies, giving the student tools to manage stress and distractions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Five-Finger Focus Warm-up

2 minutes

Step 2

Breathing Technique Introduction

2 minutes

Step 3

Bubble Breaths Activity

3 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

2 minutes

Step 5

Closure & Takeaway

1 minute

Lesson Plan

Mindful Moments Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Five-Finger Focus Warm-up

Step 2

Breathing Technique Introduction

Step 3

Bubble Breaths Activity

Step 4

Reflection

Step 5

Closure & Takeaway

Slide Deck

Breathing Buddy

What Is Belly Breathing?

Let’s Practice Together

How Do You Feel?

Activity

Warm Up

Mini Mindful Break

Kristen MacConnell