Summary
A short follow-along from Sanford fit that guides children through slow, deep belly breathing. As the calm voice counts each breath in and out, kids feel their bodies settle -- a simple reset a teacher can play before a test, after recess, or any time the room needs to come back down.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Try the breathing together, then talk it over.
- How did your body feel before we started, and how did it feel after?
- Where did you feel the air go when you took a deep breath in?
- When is a time at school that deep breathing could help you?
- Why do you think slow breathing helps you feel calmer?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: breath, calm, inhale, exhale, reset
Try it: Put one hand on your belly and take five slow breaths, feeling your hand rise and fall. Draw a small circle you can trace with your finger while you breathe in and out.