Lesson Plan
Peaceful Patterns Lesson Plan
Introduce students to mindfulness through simple origami folding exercises, aiming to enhance focused breathing, calmness, and fine motor skills by creating two basic paper shapes.
Combining origami with guided breathing practices builds young learners’ concentration, emotional regulation, and creativity while strengthening their hand-eye coordination.
Audience
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Mindful Breathing
7 minutes
Step 2
Origami Fold 1 Demonstration
7 minutes
Step 3
Student Practice: Fold 1
10 minutes
Step 4
Origami Fold 2 Demonstration
7 minutes
Step 5
Student Practice: Fold 2
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Mindful Coloring
12 minutes
Step 7
Closing & Assessment
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Peaceful Patterns: Mindful Origami
Today’s Journey
Mindful Breathing
Origami Shape 1: Paper Hat
Practice: Paper Hat
Origami Shape 2: Paper Boat
Practice: Paper Boat
Reflection & Coloring
Share & Close

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