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Deep Breathing Activities for Kids

"Promotional graphic from ClimbRx showing a resource titled 'Deep Breathing Activities,' described as 9 printable deep breathing activities for kids. All nine activity pages are displayed in a three-by-three grid, each featuring a visual guide and instructions for a different breathing technique. The nine activities are: Triangle Breathing, where a child traces a triangle shape, breathing in for 3, holding for 3, and breathing out for 3; Figure 8 Breathing, where a child traces a figure-eight shape, breathing in on one loop and out on the other; Square Breathing, where a child traces a square, breathing in for 4, holding for 4, breathing out for 4, and holding for 4 on each side; 5 Finger Breathing, where a child traces the outside of their hand with one finger, breathing in as they trace up each finger and out as they trace down, illustrated with a hand outline; Flower Breathing, where a child imagines smelling a flower, taking a slow deep breath in and then exhaling, repeated as many times as needed, illustrated with a flower; Snake Breathing, where a child inhales slowly through the nose, holds briefly, then exhales through the mouth making a hissing sound like a snake, illustrated with a child meditating beside a snake; Butterfly Breathing, where a child takes a deep breath in while stretching arms wide and breathes out while bringing arms in to give themselves a hug, illustrated with a butterfly; Rainbow Breathing, where a child traces a finger along the arc of a rainbow while breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth, illustrated with a rainbow; and Bumble Bee Breathing, where a child sits comfortably, inhales for 4 seconds, holds for 4 seconds, then exhales while making a humming sound, with a note that the vibration has a calming effect, illustrated with a child meditating surrounded by bees."

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This printable set includes 9 creative and kid-friendly printable deep breathing activities designed to help children regulate their emotions and manage stress.

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By Think Sensory

This printable set includes 9 creative and kid-friendly printable deep breathing activities designed to help children regulate their emotions and manage stress.

Each activity is visually engaging and easy to follow, and it features techniques such as Five-Finger Breathing, Rainbow Breathing, and Bumblebee Breathing.

Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists, these printables make teaching self-regulation fun and accessible. Read more tips on teaching deep breathing to kids here.

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