Lesson summary
In this short activity, students will undertake a nature-based mindfulness practice, exploring their connection to nature and allowing for present-moment focus. This activity is designed to connect students to natural alignment with a focus on awareness, posture, breathing, relaxation and balance, preparing them for effective engagement and focus in class. This activity has been designed to ‘punctuate’ the day. You can use it before, during or after your class.
Learning intentions:
Students will...
- create enhanced focus, emotional regulation, empathy and happiness through connection with nature.
- cultivate present-moment awareness so that calm, considered and conscious choices can begin to replace impulsive, unconscious reactions.
- engage in hands-on direct contact with the natural world.
Lesson guides and printables
Lesson details
Curriculum Mapping
These activities can be used with all subject areas to enable deep focus and engagement within students; however, the following curriculum links directly relate to these activities.
Australian Curriculum content descriptions: Health and Physical Education
Year 7 & 8:
- analyse factors that influence emotional responses and devise strategies to self-manage emotions (AC9HP8P06)
- plan and implement strategies using health resources to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing (AC9HP8P10)
Year 9 & 10
- evaluate emotional responses in different situations to refine strategies for managing emotions (AC9HP10P06)
- plan, justify and critique strategies to enhance their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing (AC9HP10P10)
Syllabus Outcomes: PD4-7, PD5-7
Resources Required
Optional
- Audio recording: The Nature of Mindfulness: Guided Meditation 1 (available in lesson plan)
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