Lesson Plan

Peaceful Little Minds Lesson Plan

Introduce Pre-K students to mindful awareness and a simple breathing strategy. By lesson's end, students will recognize their breath and practice the starfish breathing technique to help calm themselves.

Young children benefit from early self-regulation tools. This quick, interactive lesson gives Pre-Kers an easy, physical way to notice stress and use breathing to feel calm and focused.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Welcome Circle

2 minutes

Step 2

Mindful Awareness Introduction

3 minutes

Step 3

Teach Starfish Breathing Technique

4 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice

4 minutes

Step 5

Closing Reflection

2 minutes

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Peaceful Little Minds

Notice Your Breath

Starfish Breathing

Let’s Practice

How Do You Feel?

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