Labyrinth Adventures Grade 2-3 Digital Support Materials

Labyrinth Adventures is a a science-based elementary school curriculum.

Supplemental Materials for All Lessons

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Lesson 1: Tia Discovers the Labyrinth

In this lesson featuring Tia and Dwight, students are introduced to the concept of pausing and noticing their breath. This simple yet powerful practice is a fundamental aspect of mindfulness. As students practice mindfulness, they learn to regulate their breathing, which can help them calm their minds and bodies and cultivate a greater sense of focus and awareness.

Lesson 2: Tia Catches a Rainbow

In this lesson, the students draw and share their own rainbows, symbolizing their individuality. In the story, Tia and Dwight explore the connection between nature’s beauty and calming emotions through deep breathing. After the story, the students learn and practice Rainbow Breath. The lesson ends with a reflection on the connection between the drawn rainbows, the story, and the breathing exercises. The students are encouraged to practice Rainbow Breath on their own, and to share the technique with others to spread happiness. 

Lesson 3: Tia Lets Go

In this lesson, students learn about letting go of stress and emotions. The teacher uses a balloon to show the importance of letting go of strong emotions. We also introduce the concept of emotions being like colorful bubbles inside us and we guide students to imagine blowing them away. The story of Tia illustrates the importance of letting go and finding ways to release stress and worries. Students are invited to participate in the “Eagle Flying” activity, mimicking the movements of eagles and promoting a sense of joy and freedom. 

Lesson 4: Tia Takes Charge

In this lesson, students learn the importance of following rules and controlling impulses. They learn about self-awareness and self-control in making responsible choices through a game called “Freeze Dance.” In the story, Tia learns about the squirrel family’s predicament caused by the wind. Instead of getting upset, she mobilizes the community, devises a plan, and with everyone’s help, successfully retrieves the scattered nuts, teaching herself the power of staying calm, thinking through challenges, and making positive decisions.

Lesson 5: Slow & Steady Helps Tia Get Ready

In this lesson, the teacher introduces the concept of a busy mind and its effects on our ability to focus. The students learn a breathing exercise and the WIND acronym (Wait, Investigate, Notice, Do something) as a strategy to calm the mind. The story about Tia’s busy mind is shared, highlighting her struggle with overwhelming thoughts and self-doubt. Tia learns the WIND acronym and practices it with the help of Tree. The students engage in a movement activity to practice using the WIND chart to calm their minds when they need it.

Lesson 6: Tia Takes a Pause

In today’s lesson, we revisit the W.I.N.D.™ chart—Wait, Investigate, Notice, and Do Something—as a tool for checking in with our emotions. The importance of investigation is emphasized, as students draw parallels to scientists and police officers, highlighting its role in paying attention to how we feel. The story of Tia and Dwight illustrates how pausing and observing in real-life situations can lead to healthier choices. For practice, students engage in their own investigations, creating charts about present moment experiences.

Lesson 7: Dwight's Little Buddy

In this lesson, the students are learning about sadness, and ways to comfort themselves when these feelings arise. The students write down things that bring them joy. In the story, Dwight feels stressed after losing something he loves. Tia helps Dwight by teaching him “Little Buddy Breathing” using his stuffed bunny, which calms him and allows him to find joy again. The students are also introduced to “Little Buddy Breathing” as a way to help alleviate sadness. The lesson emphasizes taking action and not letting sadness build up.

Lesson 8: Tia Tunes In

In this lesson, students are introduced to emotions, facial expressions, and the importance of understanding them. The teacher uses emojis to explain how facial expressions can convey emotions. In the story Tia learns about the significance of facial expressions in understanding emotions. The students act out emotions using only facial expressions, promoting empathy and emotional intelligence. This lesson helps recognize and interpret emotions through facial expressions, promoting empathy and effective communication. 

Lesson 9: Dwight's Brain Break

n this lesson, students discover the importance of taking a brain break. In the story, Tia helps Dwight manage frustration with a brain break, and after a refreshing dance, they successfully finish their weaving project together. The students work in groups to create a class sign requesting a brain break. The lesson emphasizes the significance of recognizing and addressing emotions, understanding the value of brain breaks, and promoting a positive classroom environment where students can communicate their needs effectively.

Lesson 10: Tia Needs a Hug

In this lesson, students learn about using mindfulness tools to comfort themselves when feeling upset or stressed. The teacher introduces the concept of hugging breath through a story about Tia’s bad dream and how Tree helps her transform her feelings of fear and loneliness into calmness and safety. Exploring the power of hugs, students discover the science behind them, especially the release of the “love hormone,” oxytocin, which makes us feel warm and fuzzy inside. The lesson emphasizes self-compassion and kindness towards oneself. 

Lesson 11: Tia Gets Distracted

In this lesson, students learn what it means to be present and discover calming techniques to feel happy, calm and relaxed. In the story, Tia is having a hard time focusing because she feels overwhelmed. She learns from Dwight that by pausing and using her senses to pay attention, she will notice what’s around her. This helps her feel in control and ready to pollinate flowers. Students practice paying attention to what’s happening around them and use their senses to notice things. 

Lesson 12: Tia Spreads Kindness

In this lesson, students learn about kindness and how it ripples or spreads through the classroom. Tia’s story illustrates the positive impact of compassion and gratitude resulting from kind actions. Students explore their feelings when faced with exclusion and when receiving a thoughtful gesture. This lesson allows them to connect emotions with real-life situations and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in words and actions, encouraging students to think about others’ feelings and ways to show kindness to others.

Lesson 13: Tia Takes a Hike

In this lesson, students explore how breathing and heart rate change during physical activities and intense emotions. The story about Tia’s hiking adventure demonstrates these changes as she experiences excitement and physical exertion. Students observe their heartbeat and breathing while being still and while moving to understand the impact of exercise. The lesson promotes emotional regulation by teaching children to pay attention to their bodies’ responses and to use mindful tools to stay balanced and calm.

Lesson 14: Dwight's Inner Voice

In this lesson, students learn the importance of kind self-talk and showing kindness to oneself. Tia’s story highlights the importance of kind self-talk as Dwight, struggling with unkind thoughts about his soccer skills, learns to replace them with kind affirmations. The students write kind words on cup images, celebrating their strengths and filling their cups. They learn to be mindful of their inner dialogue and show them how to be kinder to themselves, thereby promoting a positive and supportive classroom environment.

Lesson 15: Listen Up Tia!

In today’s lesson, students are learning active listening skills. The story follows Tia, who learns the importance of being a mindful listener through her interaction with the lightning bugs. Tia realizes the value of empathizing with her friends’ feelings and experiences, which strengthens their friendship. This lesson introduces the concept of mindful listening in a relatable and engaging manner, empowering young learners to build better connections with others and fostering their social and emotional growth.

Lesson 16: Tia Unites the Community

In this lesson, a new skill called pinwheel breathing is introduced to the students using actual pinwheels as tools. Through the story of Tia and the lightning bugs, the students learn about the importance of staying calm and using listening to resolve conflicts. Students begin to understand the value of listening and the importance of staying calm through pinwheel breathing. The lesson fosters social and emotional growth, empowering them to build connections and resolve conflicts with empathy and mindfulness.