This is a simple, yet effective activity to assist children to take a breath. By following the arrows on the breathing boards, children will practice the necessary technique to help them calm down when needed. 

Implementation Ideas/Suggestions 

• As a whole class you can discuss the what the breathing boards are used for.
• Demonstrate to the class how they are used by following the arrows with your finger and breathing in and out as instructed on the board.
• Encourage the children to have a turn at following the arrows with their finger and practice their breathing in and out.
• Explain that these breathing boards can be used if the children are feeling frustrated or angry and need help to calm down.
• These boards can be laminated and placed in a spot in your classroom for the children to help themselves to when needed. 

Related Resources

This resource pairs well with the following digital resources:

• Emotion Flash Cards
• Calm Corner Banner
• How Are You Feeling Poster
  

This resource makes up part of the overall Your Teacher’s Pet Creature Emotional Regulation approach to introducing self-regulation skills. While it works great on its own we always recommend pairing it with a Your Teacher's Pet Creature and our other related resources.