Alani Simmons

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to mindfulness through breathing exercises and simple yoga poses. Students will learn techniques to regulate their emotions and enhance focus, which are essential skills for their academic and personal growth. By practicing mindfulness, students can improve their concentration, reduce stress, and develop a greater sense of self-awareness.

In this lesson, students will explore characters' emotions through storybooks and discuss how they might react in similar situations. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective response strategies, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.