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this lesson is to engage students in the science and practice of gratitude.  \nObjectives:  \n• Students investigate and learn about how gratitude impacts well-being.  \n• Students consider how gratitude impacts their mental well-being.  \n• Students begin a practice of gratitude.  \nSkills:  \nCRITICAL THINKING  \nREFLECTION SKILLS  \nSELF-AWARENESS SKILLS  \nCOMMUNICATION SKILLS  \nMaterials:  \nChart paper, markers, whiteboard/chalkboard or SMARTboard; Gratitude Journal, dictionaries or computers (optional)  \nEstimated Time:  \n40 minutes  \nBr~~ai~~n~~ B~~ite  \nWhat’s good for the body is good for the brain. What’s good for the brain is good for the body! Throughout the lessons you will find brain icons with actions and facts about the brain. It is important for students to understand the importance of the brain and how it impacts our well-being.  \nart Introduction  \nP 1. (10-15 minutes)  \nStep 1: Mindful Start and Setting an Intention  \nObjective: To prepare students for learning; to review lessons on mindful breathing and setting intentions.  \nInvite students to take a short mindful break.  \n• Now, we’re going to try a very short exercise that will help us to be mindful.  \n• First, find a comfortable seat in your chair. Place your feet flat on the ground. Rest your hands on your lap.  \n• If it feels comfortable, you can close your eyes. If not, just look softly down toward your desk (or table).  \n• Now, just begin by noticing any sounds that are here in this room now.  \n• No need to do anything but notice what you hear.  \n• Now, see if you can turn your attention to your breath. Notice that you’re breathing now.  \n• Feel the air moving in and out of your nose.  \n• Next, we’re going to try taking slow breaths in and out…  \n• Now, take a slow breath in…  \n• And then, slowly, let your breath out through your mouth.  \n• At your own pace, take two more deep breaths in through your nose, and slowly breathe out through your mouth.  \n• Before we start our lesson today, perhaps set an intention… maybe to be curious or open to learning something new. Choose an intention that best speaks to the attitude or outlook you’d like to have today.  \n• When you are ready, you can open your eyes.  \nStep 2: Experiential Learning  \nOverview: Invite students to consider something they are thankful for in their lives.  \nNote: This activity introduces the concept of gratitude experientially, and anchors them to a personal touch point as the lesson moves to learning about gratitude. 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