Lesson Overview
Materials and Preparation
Activity (~60 Minutes)
Extension and Differentiation
Benefits of Mindfulness (Handout or Display)
Objective
Students will deepen their understanding of the benefits of mindfulness by collaboratively creating and performing (or filming) a short infomercial that persuades an audience to practice mindfulness.
Focus
Awareness of Mindfulness Benefits
Creative Expression
Collaboration and Communication
Time Estimate
~60 minutes
(flexible depending on skit length and whether students film and edit or simply perform a quick live version)
Student Version
7th grade
The student version of this activity is Teacher-Guided.
Teacher-Guided
student version