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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.

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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

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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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Peaceful Patterns

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