6 Simple Breathing Exercises for Kids
Teaching kids breathing exercises is the perfect place to start with calming activities. They can do deep breathing anywhere!
ReadAbout This Resource
Spring Mindfulness Breathing Exercises and Coloring Pages to promote self-regulation practices. Mindfulness is a valuable tool to manage big feelings. By practicing mindfulness, children learn to cultivate awareness of their thoughts, emotions, and surroundings, fostering greater self-regulation and emotional resilience. This enhanced self-awareness enables students to manage stress and anxiety more effectively, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
What's Included
Spring Mindful Breathing Exercises
Five mindful breathing exercises using Spring themes. Each exercise helps students practice deep breathing and mindfulness. The posters and cards are visually appealing and can be used to practice slow, purposeful breaths. Great to have in the classroom or counseling room to end lessons.
Poster and card sizes are included.
Spring-Themed Mindful Coloring Activity
Five spring themed designs student can color. Transform this activity into mindfulness practice by using the included directions and prompts. This will guide students through coloring with a focus on intention and awareness.
Editable Slides for Both Activities
There are editable slides for both the Spring Mindful Breathing Exercises and Mindful Coloring activities. These slides are perfect for virtual classrooms, presentations, or incorporating into your lesson plans.
Customize the slides with your own instructions or adapt them to suit the needs of your students. Whether you're teaching in person or online, our editable slides make it easy to facilitate engaging and meaningful mindfulness activities.
Details
Formats: Powerpoint, print, low prep
Where: Whole group, small group or with individual students. These can be a stand alone activity or used with SEL lessons.
SEL Standards
Uses self-monitoring strategies (i.e., self-talk) to manage stress and regulate emotions.
Uses calming strategies.
Whether you're a teacher, counselor, or parent, these Spring mindfulness activities offer an easy opportunity to practice a key emotion regulation skill.
