Five Finger Breathing is a simple hand tracing activity that pairs slow, controlled breathing with a reflective prompt at the top of each finger. It supports self-regulation, fine motor tracing, and mindfulness in a format that is free and ready to print. You can download the free printable at the bottom of this post. What’s […]
This deep breathing word search puzzle is a free, low prep printable that combines mindfulness practice with visual perceptual skill-building. Children and adults search for 20 calming words while pausing to practice slow, intentional breathing. You can download it for free at the bottom of this post. What’s Included in This Breathing Word Search Puzzle […]
Students today, even from a young age, face increasing stress, busy schedules, and emotional ups and downs. Whether you’re a pediatric therapist, teacher, or parent, one simple yet powerful tool you can teach is deep breathing. It’s easy to learn, free, and can be practiced anywhere. Learn more about the benefits of deep breathing for […]
The Infinity Breathing Free Printable page is the perfect tool to guide mindful breathing with a beautiful infinity symbol at its center. It is an effective way to help kids, teens and adults relax and manage their emotions. This free download includes an infinity breathing exercise that’s ideal for classrooms, therapy offices, or any calm-down […]
When it comes to emotional regulation, breathing is key. And what better way to help kids remember to take deep breaths than with a breathing star? This breathing star free printable can be used by kids of all ages to help them calm down and regulate their emotions. It is part of the Sensory Path […]
These breathing activities for kids offer easy-to-practice activities for building basic self-regulation in the body of youngsters and in your classroom or at home. When you connect children to an awareness of how they are breathing and give ways they can change and manage their breath themselves, you give them a life-long tool for healthy self-regulation. […]
If you’re looking for a good way to start off the day, look no further than breathing exercises. Morning breathing exercises are a simple and effective way to begin your school day. Are your your students (or yourself) stressed or anxious? Perhaps you simply want to ground your students and have them center their thoughts. […]
Breathing techniques offer easy-to-practice activities for building basic self-regulation in the body of youngsters in your classroom. When you connect children to an awareness of how they are breathing and give ways they can change and manage their breath themselves, you give them a life-long tool for healthy self-regulation. The Brain Humming Technique or humming […]
Conscious breathing is simple to learn. Children (and adults) can start integrating different breathing techniques into their day – at circle time, meal time, and transition time. Bunny breathing or bunny breaths is one type of breathing technique to teach children. Take the time to support children by regularly practicing and pausing periodically, taking the […]
What is mindful breathing for kids? First, let’s start with what is mindfulness? In simple terms, mindfulness can help children to increase happiness, decrease anxiety and live in the moment. Mindful breathing for kids is when children take the time to pay close attention to their breathing during that moment of time. Conscious breathing is […]