Lesson Plan

Introduction to Mindfulness

Introduce 8th graders on an IEP to mindfulness techniques that aid in managing stress and improving focus through interactive and supportive activities. / Introducir a los estudiantes de 8º grado en un IEP a técnicas de mindfulness que ayudan a gestionar el estrés y mejorar la concentración a través de actividades interactivas y de apoyo.

This lesson equips students with diverse communication needs with strategies to manage stress and enhance focus, fostering self-awareness and a supportive environment tailored to individual requirements. / Esta lección equipa a los estudiantes con necesidades diversas de comunicación con estrategias para gestionar el estrés y mejorar la concentración, fomentando la autoconciencia y un entorno de apoyo adaptado a sus necesidades individuales.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Key Concepts with Communication Supports / Preparar materiales y revisar los conceptos claves con soportes de comunicación

10 minutes / 10 minutos

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up / Introducción y Calentamiento

10 minutes / 10 minutos

Step 2

Presentation with Slide-Deck / Presentación de Diapositivas

15 minutes / 15 minutos

Step 3

Guided Discussion on Daily Life Applications / Discusión Guiada sobre Aplicaciones en la Vida Diaria

20 minutes / 20 minutos

Step 4

Conclusion, Reflection, and Enhanced IEP Adaptations Review / Conclusión, Reflexión y Revisión Avanzada de Adaptaciones del IEP

5 minutes / 5 minutos

Slide Deck

Why Mindfulness?

Introduce mindfulness by connecting its core idea to managing everyday school stress and improving focus. Use clear, direct language and provide examples that are relatable to 8th graders on an IEP, such as managing anxiety before tests or dealing with social pressures.

Benefits of Mindfulness

Explain concrete benefits of mindfulness. Use examples like a student taking a pause before a challenging task or calming down after a disagreement to underline its practical impact.

Mindfulness in Action

Encourage reflective thinking by asking when students have felt overwhelmed and how a simple mindful pause might help. Invite the students to share personal experiences in a supportive manner.

Takeaway

Reinforce the main ideas and encourage ongoing practice by emphasizing the value of regular mindfulness exercises in both school and daily life.