Lesson Plan
Pause & Breathe Lesson Plan
In this 50-minute individual lesson, the student will learn and practice three simple mindfulness techniques—deep breathing, body scan, and mindful observation—to help manage stress and improve focus. Through guided practice and a reflective worksheet, she will develop self-awareness and create a personalized mindfulness toolkit.
This lesson equips the student with practical strategies to regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and boost concentration. Tailored for Tier 3 support, it provides one-on-one scaffolding to build lifelong self-regulation skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Deep Breathing Exercise
10 minutes
Step 3
Body Scan Exercise
10 minutes
Step 4
Mindful Observation
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down & Closing
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Pause & Breathe
What Is Mindfulness?
Why Practice Mindfulness?
Session Objectives
Technique 1: Deep Breathing
Practice: Deep Breathing
Technique 2: Body Scan
Technique 3: Mindful Observation
Reflection & Next Steps
Cool-Down & Your Toolkit
Script
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
