The “Breathe: Self-regulation and Relaxation Techniques for Children” resource is a collection of printable activity cards and guided visualizations designed to help children of all ages learn self-regulation and relaxation techniques. It focuses on teaching children various breathing techniques and visualization exercises that can assist them in managing anxiety, anger, tension, and other overwhelming emotions. The resource is aimed at helping children develop a toolkit of strategies they can use to find calm and peace in challenging situations.
CONTENTS:
Breathing Techniques for Children:
- Elephant Breathing
- Sun Breathing
- Take 5 Breathing
- Bumblebee Breathing
- Ocean Breathing
- Snake Breathing
- Back to Back Breathing
- Teddy Breathing
- Shoulder Breathing
- Rainbow Breathing
Breathing Activity Sheets:
- Star Breathing
- Rainbow Breathing
- Square Breathing
- Surf Breathing
Guided Visualizations for Children:
- Time at the Beach
- The End of the Rainbow
- The Sound of the Countryside
- Listening to the Wind
- House of Shapes
- Woodland Walk
- Seaside Relaxation
- Confidence in PE
- The Parachute
- The Treehouse
- Mindful Movements
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Being Happy
- My Brain is my Control Centre
- Random Acts of Kindness
- The Wonder of Life
- The Best Version of Yourself
- Learning to Deal with Worry
- Affirming and Accepting Myself
- The Sleepy Train
- Decisions Have Consequences
- Ag éisteacht leis an ngaoth (Listening to the Wind)
- Teach na gcruthanna (House of Shapes)
- Marcaíochat ar bhalún aer te (Hot Air Balloon Ride)
- Sonas (Happiness)
- M’inchinn (My Brain)
- Gníomhartha Fánacha Cineáltais (Random Acts of Kindness)
- Iontas Na Beatha (The Wonder of Life)
- An Leagan is Fearr Díom Féin (The Best Version of Yourself)
- Ag Plé le hImní (Dealing with Worry)
- Dearbhú agus Glacadh liom féin (Affirmation and Self-Acceptance)
- Bíonn Torthaí ag Cinntí (Consequences of Decisions)
These activities aim to empower children with effective coping mechanisms and emotional regulation skills to navigate the challenges they may encounter in life. The resource emphasizes the importance of breath awareness and offers a range of practical exercises for children to practice and incorporate into their daily routines.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF BREATHE: SELF-REGULATION AND RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN, PRINTABLE ACTIVITY CARDS AND GUIDED VISUALISATIONS
