Breathing Techniques for Children – Free Printable Cards
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Help children develop emotional resilience, manage stress and focus with these printable cards outlining various simple breathing techniques. The pdf includes 15 different techniques, ideal to use at home or in the classroom.
Example Techniques Included:
Rainbow Breathing – Inhale and exhale while tracing an imaginary rainbow in the air.
Five-Finger Breathing – Trace up and down each finger while taking slow, deep breaths.
Bubble Breathing – Pretend to blow bubbles, controlling the breath to keep them floating.
Snake Breathing – Hiss softly on the exhale for long, calming breaths.
They are ideal to use as a classroom calm-down tool, a mindfulness break, or part of a PSHE lesson. They could also be used at home to help children relax or wind down before bedtime. Download, print, and introduce these breathing exercises into your daily routine to support children’s well-being, focus, and self-regulation.
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