Mindful Tree Adventure Lesson PlanMindful Tree Adventure Teacher Lesson Plan • 1st Grade 30 MINS Objective Students will define mindfulness as paying attention to the present moment and practice self-regulation through deep breathing and grounding exercises, using the "Tree" metaphor to find calm and focus. Approach Active Learning Game-Based Learning Collaborative Learning Adventure Supplies "Self-Regulation Song For Kids" video Worksheet: Mindful Moments Journal Crayons or colored pencils Open space for movement The Journey Path 5m Introduction: Planting the Seed Ask students: "Do you know what mindfulness means?" (Wait for responses). Explain: Mindfulness is paying attention to the right now—like noticing your breath or how your toes feel. It helps us feel calm and happy. Introduce the video as a tool to help us learn "Mindful Breathing." 3m Video Viewing: Learning to Settle Play the "Self-Regulation Song For Kids" video. Teacher Tip: Model the breathing and stretching movements alongside the students to encourage participation. 10m Breathing Exercise: Growing Strong Move to the open space in the classroom. Roots: Have students stand with feet firm on the floor. "Feel your feet pressing down like roots." Branches: Reach arms high. "Inhale (breathe in) as your branches grow, exhale (breathe out) as they sway." Lead the movements from the video again, focusing on slow, deep breaths. 10m Worksheet Activity: Mindful Moments Distribute the "Mindful Moments Journal." Prompt: "Think about a time today when you felt like a calm, happy tree. Maybe at recess, or reading a book." Students draw and/or write about that calm moment. 2m Closure: Reflection Gather in a circle. Ask: "What is one thing you learned about being mindful today?" Remind them: "You can find your 'calm tree' anytime you need it by taking deep breaths."
Mindful Moments Journal WorksheetMindful Moments Journal Find your calm, just like a tree! Name: Date: Your Calm Moment Think about a time today when you felt calm and happy. Maybe you were playing, reading, or just sitting still. Draw a picture of that moment in the box below! Finish this sentence: I felt calm and happy when...
Mindful Tree SlidesMindful Tree Adventure Learning to find our calm and focus What is Mindfulness? It means paying full attention to the right now. It helps us feel calm and happy! Time to Watch! Let's learn how to use our breath to feel like a calm tree! Self-Regulation Song Teacher: Play the "Self-Regulation Song" for the class. Be a Strong Tree 1 Roots Press your feet firm into the ground. 2 Breathe Breathe in deep as you grow tall. 3 Relax Breathe out and sway like a leaf. Mindful Moments Think about a time today that made you feel calm and happy. Now, let's draw it! Be Creative Be Mindful
