12 Lessons Included Across 3 Grade Bands
Learning Goal
Students will understand the principles of mindfulness and experience several mindfulness activities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lessons, students will be able to:
- Describe mindfulness
- Practice new mindfulness techniques
- Understand the Empowering Education and social and emotional learning time block (as appropriate to your school setting)
Learning Goal
Students will learn about others in their class and how to work as a team.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lessons, students will be able to:
- Learn new facts about their classmates
- Practice teamwork and communication
Learning Goal
Students will learn the value of coping skills and develop their own coping skills menu.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lessons, students will be able to:
- Identify what a coping skill is
- Understand when to use coping skills
- Create a list of personal coping skills and practice using some
Learning Goal
Students will understand the value and characteristics of a mindful body.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lessons, students will be able to:
- Describe a mindful body
- Practice a mindful body
- Understand the importance of being mindful of one’s posture
Additional Resources
- Empowering Minds Program Orientation Guide
- Self-Paced Teacher Training
- Ready to Teach Lesson Slides
- At-Home Resources
- Academic Extensions
- Administrator Guides
- Video Read Alouds
- Online Teaching Tips for Live and Recorded Delivery
- Mindful Moment Recordings
- Spanish Versions
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Empowering Minds works both in-person and online! School licenses include 30 lesson plans across three grade bands
Tips for Teaching Every Lesson
Lesson 1:
Mindfulness
Lesson 3:
Coping Skils
Lesson 2:
Building Relationships
Lesson 4: