Deep Breathing
Light as a Feather
As a parting gift for the summer vacation, I gave students a feather today. We talked about mindfulness and why it is important to bring your attention into the present moment so that you can relax, be aware of how … Continue reading
One-Minute Relaxer: Take a STEAMING Tea Breath
Here’s a one-minute relaxer to do with your child! STEAMING TEA BREATH Teach your child the “Hot Tea Breath.” Use your imagination and deep breathing to take a moment to relax together. First, ask your child what his favorite flavor … Continue reading
Superman Cool Down!
Welcome guest blogger, Rigby Buckner! It is my absolute delight to introduce to you a new guest blogger at Kids Relaxation! Rigby is a graduate student enrolled in the University of Denver’s Child, Family, and School Psychology Program. She received … Continue reading
Deep Breathing Board
Deep Breathing Board Create a fun reminder to take a deep breath! Recently while at Hobby Lobby, I came across this wipe off calendar board and thought it would be a fun way to make a Deep Breath Schedule 🙂 … Continue reading
Stoplight Deep Breath!
Relaxation Practice in the Car! A perfect time to practice deep breathing during your day is to use time in the car! 1. Prime the mind to relax by focusing on the positive: Invite your child to name 5 things … Continue reading
Brain Train
Helping kids with executive functioning challenges can take one part instruction, one part practice, one part mindfulness and one part patience. For the instruction part, I have created fun visual aids to support kids with their learning and understanding of … Continue reading
Snake Break!
Here’s a quick break for all of the kiddos you know that could use a pause and some sensory input to help them balance and calm their minds and bodies. To introduce this break or for practice, I ask the … Continue reading
Wheels of….RELAXATION!
This morning in our small group yoga time at school, we practiced relaxation skills using a spinner visual aid. This visual aid helped students to stay focused on what we were learning and was a great tool to bring attention … Continue reading
Relaxation Routine: Bunny Snake Elevator!
These three deep breaths work great with young kids at both home and school alike! Try them out with the children in your life. The Elevator Breath Breathing in raise your arms above your head and say “Elevator Up!” Breathing … Continue reading
The Deep Breath Box: Square Breathing
Recently I heard Brene Brown speak on her Rising Strong book tour. She spoke about her research on resilience and some qualities that people can embody in order to become more resilient in their life. Her studies showed that resilient … Continue reading
