Mindfulness Practices for Students
FREE CLASSROOM TOOLS TO SUPPORT EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
When classroom energy is high and emotions are hot, it's time to cool things down with one of the most effective tools: mindfulness.
Mindfulness = THIS MOMENT! Help ground your classroom by integrating mindfulness practices for students that encourage them to see, hear, and feel the moment. There are tons of mindfulness tools - no training necessary!
Introducing Mood Classroom: Mindfulness Made Simple
Mood Classroom is a free teacher resource designed to help educators integrate mindfulness practices for students into the school day, in a fun, simple, engaging way.
Each of the 20 complete video lessons is:
Creative and engaging, with relatable characters, music, quizzes, and more
Scientifically grounded, using proven techniques adapted for kids
Completely free and available online
20 minutes or less, making them perfect for mindfulness moments such as homeroom, transitions, or emotional resets
No training or prep - simple click and play. The feedback is in - kids are loving the lessons!
Mindfulness In Action: Tools from Mood Classroom
Mood Classroom is mindfulness in action. It's relatable, interactive, and hands-on. Here are five sample lessons from Mood Classroom to help students stay in the moment and feel emotionally grounded:
LESSON 3:
HAND BREATHING
A go-to breathing technique using your fingers as a visual guide—perfect for calming nerves and centering focus before a test or group activity.
LESSON 5:
TIGHTEN, HOLD, RELAX
A body-based mindfulness tool that walks students through progressive muscle relaxation to release tension and support physical awareness. This tool could be used for a post-recess wind-down.
A quick, energetic movement break that helps students reconnect with their bodies and shake off stress or boredom.
LESSON 17:
LEAVES ON A STREAM
A mindful visualization tool that encourages students to tune into thoughts and let go of the negative ideal for processing big emotions or classroom overstimulation.
LESSON 18:
FOREHEAD INFINITY
A tracing tool that promotes soothing focus and calm through repeated motion and touch.
Simple Ways to Add Mindfulness to the School Day
No need to overhaul your routine to introduce mindfulness activities for students. Start with just one idea and build from there:
Introduce 'Mood Monday' - kicking off the week with a Mood Classroom lesson to set a positive tone.
Try a lesson after lunch, recess, or conflict as a reset
Let students choose their favorite lesson to lead as a class activity
Create a mindfulness corner using The Mood Tools App for independent practice
Why Mindfulness Matters for Students
Teachers have reported higher rates of classroom anxiety, difficulty with attention, and social disconnection. Mindfulness in the classroom goes beyond helping students feel calm. It’s a research-backed practice proven to improve focus, reduce anxiety, and support positive classroom behavior. This is especially important since post-covid, teachers say classroom anxiety and attention issues are off the charts. For many children, especially those who are still developing emotional regulation skills, mindfulness practices for students offer a concrete, accessible way to manage stress, overstimulation, and uncertainty during the school day.
Get Started with Mood Classroom Today
Explore the full 20-lesson curriculum at Mood Classroom. All resources are 100% free and accessible to all, including educators, caregivers, homeschoolers, and school counselors.