Deep Breathing Resources

Breathing game ideas http://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/patients/resources/254-breathing_games.pdf Websites: www.pattiteel.com www.stressfreekids.com www.iamalovableme.com www.relaxkids.com Books: A Boy and a Bear by Lori Lite www.stressfreekids.com I Take a DEEEP...

Deep Breathing Activity: I’m a Little Teapot

This breathing activity is perfect for regulating the breath and balancing the oxygen levels in the body for optimal health.  This breathing exercise also promotes relaxation in a fun, playful, imaginative way. The goal of this activity is to make the exhale twice as...

Deep Breathing Activity: Flower and Candle

This activity promotes deep breathing.  It is wonderful for when children need to pause, take a deep breath and relax.  The activity helps a child to re-center his/her attention through using imagery to find focus in the moment. Steps: 1.  Hold the left hand in a...

Stimulating Relaxation through Nature Connection

It is possible to elicit deep physical relaxation by mindfully connecting with the natural world. Many children today are over-stimulated by their environments. Highly sensitive children especially are reactive to high energy, little down time, and high noise levels....