Yeti's lessons teach students important skills and concepts surrounding the theme of mindfulness. By learning to slow down and notice their thoughts, senses, and feelings, students will be better able to focus on the present moment. Research supports mindfulness as a key skill to help improve concentration, reduce anxiety, and increase skills for emotional regulation.
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*This curriculum is a digital download only.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Ava W.★★★★★
The guided breathing exercises in this unit are gentle enough for my easily distracted students. It's a solid resource packed with activities that actually help settle the class before a lesson.
Ellie Q.★★★★★
The Yeti lessons are a fun way to teach kids about concentration—my third graders loved the mindfulness activities. The mind-body connection exercises actually got them to slow down and focus during our hectic mornings.
Julian★★★★★
I've been using the mind-body connection exercises with my students and they're actually asking to do the breathing activities during transitions. The way the lessons break down concentration into simple steps really helps the kids who struggle to sit still.
Nicholas★★★★★
The Yeti lesson on concentration really clicked with my students—they loved the guided exercises. I’ve seen them actually pause to breathe before reacting during class, which is huge. It’s the first unit that made mindfulness feel practical for my group.
George★★★★★
I’ve been using the breathing exercises from the concentration section with my students and they actually asked for more time to practice. The lesson on slowing down really clicked for even my most restless kids.
Mia★★★★★
The Yeti lesson on the mind-body connection was exactly what my class needed to start our mindfulness unit. I appreciated how the materials made it easy to teach kids about slowing down and concentrating without feeling abstract.
Isabella★★★★★
The lesson plans made it so easy to introduce the mind-body connection to my class — the kids actually look forward to our Yeti-themed sessions. I've noticed a real improvement in their ability to focus after just a few weeks.
Owen★★★★★
The breathing exercise cards are a lifesaver for transitions — we used the "Mountain Breath" after recess and the room got quiet in seconds. My fifth graders are starting to check in with how their bodies feel, which feels huge.
Madison★★★★★
The guided breathing exercises in the unit are so clear and easy to follow—my students were quietly focused within minutes. The Yeti theme made the mind-body connection click for them in a way other lessons hadn't.
Ryan★★★★☆
The mind-body connection activities are a nice change from the usual worksheets, though I wish the "Concentration Yeti" concept was explained a bit more in the lesson notes. My students really responded to the slower pace and the concrete exercises.
