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 […]
Breathing techniques can offer easy-to-practice activities for building basic self-regulation in the body of youngsters and in your classroom. Here are suggestions on how to use breathing exercises for executive function skills. The official definition of executive function is a set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and one’s resources in […]
Are you looking for children to practice deep breathing? Deep breathing exercises can be an excellent stress management technique for children. In addition, it is an important step to improving core muscle strength. Here are some breathing exercises for kids that are FUN! Blow air to spin a pinwheel. Blow regular bubbles. Head outdoors and […]
Breathing in Children with Cerebral Palsy Developmental Neurorehabilitation published research comparing breathing in children with cerebral palsy to neurotypical peers. The participants in the study included 20 children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS levels I-III) and 20 neurotypical children ages 7-11 years old. To determine the immediate effect of breathing rate on heart rate (HR) and heart […]
Did you know that deep breathing exercises can help to alleviate stress, reduce anxiety, strengthen the attention span and sharpen the ability to focus and learn? In addition, deep breathing helps certain physiological responses as well such as slow the heart rate and decrease blood pressure. Seems like an easy fix right? Well, maybe not […]