Mindfulness Practices & Guided Meditation | CEEE
In this lesson, students will participate in some practices designed to help them start to pay attention to their breathing and pay attention to the present moment. These practices can help students practice self-care and emotional regulation. When used regularly, mindfulness can help students build emotional regulation skills and build a community of compassion and respect.
Mindfulness Practices & Guided Meditation Learning about natural hazards can bring up feelings of anxiety, grief, despair, and guilt. These emotions are hard to manage during the school day, but taking a moment to be aware of what is going on with their thoughts, feelings, and sensations can help students and teachers practice self-care and compassion. In this lesson, students will participate in some practices designed to help them start to pay attention to their breathing and pay attention to the present moment. These practices can help students practice self-care and emotional regulation. When used regularly, mindfulness can help students build emotional regulation skills and build a community of compassion and respect. Context for Use In the Mindfulness Practices and Guided Meditation lesson, students will participate in some practices designed to help them start to pay attention to their breathing and pay attention to the present moment. Programs Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network Climate Mental Health Resource Type Lesson Topics Climate Change Climate Mental Health Elementary School Middle School High School University/College Instructional Time 10-20 minutes Published Date April 4, 2025 Funding Information Mindfulness Practices & Guided Meditation Funding Information × NOAA/CIRES-CLEAN Close Goals Header What Students Will Do Develop Present-Moment Awareness: Help students use breathing and sensory practices to focus attention on the here and now, promoting mindfulness in daily life. Build Emotional Regulation Skills: Support students in recognizing and managing their thoughts and emotions through guided meditation, enhancing self-care and resilience. Foster a Compassionate Classroom Environment: Encourage a shared practice that nurtures empathy, respect, and community through collective mindfulness experiences. Teaching Materials User note: To make an editable copy of the teaching materials in Google Drive, select File > "Make a copy". This will make a copy for you to save to your drive and edit as you see fit. Mindfulness Practices & Guided Meditation Mindfulness Practices & Guided Meditation Full Guide: Climate Mental Health Support Activities Full Guide: Climate Mental Health Support Activities (Google Doc) Additional Resources CLEAN Climate and Mental Health Webpages Similar Resources Connecting with Special Places in Nature This lesson is a stand-alone lesson that is one of seven lessons in the Climate Mental Health Support Activities. Nature Appreciation Active Listening Skills The Emotions Wheel