Breathing Boards
Practice taking deep breaths in and out by following the lines with their fingers. While breathing, have relaxing/ calm music playing in the background.
Practice taking deep breaths in and out by following the lines with their fingers. While breathing, have relaxing/ calm music playing in the background.
Slow Down and Calm Down. Have the students Take 3 long deep breaths and then have them list 5 things they SEE, 4 things they FEEL, 3 things they HEAR, 2 things they SMELL and at least 1 positive characteristic about themselves.
Have students take deep breaths while looking in different directions.
Create Gratitude Mandalas reminding students to turn to gratitude and feelings of hope when they are feeling disappointed, overwhelmed, or upset. Remember to focus on the things we can control.
Display the “Things we can Control” poster. Review situations and feelings that we can control vs things that are beyond our control.