Lesson Plan
Mindful Movement
Unlike moving quickly, mindful movement is a wonderful way to slow down and bring kind attention to the present moment. In this lesson, students will experience mindful movement and will create a movie on the benefits of mindful movement.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to experience mindful movement and explain the benefits of mindful movement.
Introduction
(10 minutes)- Bring the class to an outdoor area where they can join into a circle, either seated or standing.
- Explain that today they will be exploring mindful movement, which means purposefully bringing kind and curious attention to the present moment while moving.
- Write "mindful movement benefits" on a small whiteboard.
- Ask the students, "What do you think the benefits of moving with mindfulness (with awareness, attention, and kindness) are?"
- Take 2–3 answers.
- Tell them that they will first experience mindful movement to see if their guesses are correct.