Mindfulness Lesson Plan: Create a Class Gratitude Book

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

K, 1

Overview

In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-3, students watch the BrainPOP Jr. movie Mindfulness and explore related resources to learn about mindfulness, and how practicing it can help them notice and accept their thoughts, emotions, senses, and actions. They’ll also discover that gratitude and empathy can help change the way we think and act. The lesson will culminate in creating a class Gratitude Book to describe and identify moments when students felt grateful.  

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): KG

HE19.K.4.2

Name various emotions and feelings.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 1

HE19.1.4.3

Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

BrainPOP Jr.

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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