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This What Is Mindfulness? lesson plan also includes:
- Unit 1 – Overview: Mental Health/Social Emotional Skills Grade 9
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Stop. Breathe. Think. A richly detailed lesson on mindfulness introduces freshmen to meditation as a coping strategy to deal with stress.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider sharing the TED Talk video with parents and caregivers
- Remind class members to keep all unit materials in their Health Smart binder
Classroom Considerations
- Some families object to teaching meditation techniques in schools; check your school's policy on using meditation in the classroom
Pros
- Includes a list of free phone apps designed to help reduce stress
- Also includes a list of positive coping skills
Cons
- None