Breathing exercises for kids are incredibly important when developing self-regulation skills and implementing mindfulness for kids activities in your classroom. These breathing strategies will help children to build their social emotional skills
These breathing exercises for kids include a range of fun breathing strategies to support children in learning to breathe deeply and effectively. These exercises include:
- 5 Finger Breathing
- Balloon Breath
- Infinity Breathing
- Bee Breathing
- 5 Count Breathing
- Whale Breathing
- Leaf breathing
- Candle breaths
- Hot Drink Breathing
- Soup breathing
- Square breathing
- Star breathing
- Rainbow breathing
They are included in full size versions and half size posters, with a variety of heading options also included if you are creating a display. Alternatively, they could be used as task cards.
For lots more resources for calming and breathing strategies, check out my self-regulation and well-being resources.