Mindfulness Basics

Grade 5Health45 min

Learning Objective

I can practice a simple mindfulness exercise, like focusing on my breath or senses.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Melting Exercise - Learn To Destress | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodle

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Practice

14 min

3 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Find a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Focus all of your attention on the feeling of your breath entering and leaving your body for one minute. Describe what you noticed. Sit quietly and focus on the sounds around you for one minute. List three sounds you were able to identify.

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