Summary
One of Sanford fit's animal breathing techniques: children breathe slow and steady like a bear settling in to rest, with long, calming exhales. Turning a breathing strategy into a friendly animal makes it easy for young kids to remember and use when big feelings show up.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Try bear breathing together, then talk it over.
- How slow and steady were your breaths when you breathed like a bear?
- How did your body feel after a few bear breaths?
- What is a strong feeling that bear breathing could help you handle?
- Where and when could you use bear breathing during your day?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: bear, breath, slow, steady, calm
Try it: Take four slow bear breaths, making your out-breath a little longer each time. Tell a partner one time this week you could use it.