Mindful Breathing Folding Pocket Book / Flashcards

A relaxing pastel-themed resource to encourage mindfulness and deep breathing for children. This child-friendly resource is easy to follow and designed with children in mind.
Children can choose from a range of breathing exercises to find their favourite one. These small breathing cards can be made into flashcards or folded to make a pocketbook. We’ve used pastel colours to make this a calming resource to use!
How could this resource be used?
- To support with encouraging deep breathing.
- To be used as a calm down and coping strategy.
- To encourage mindfulness from early on.
Relevant Curriculum Links:
England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.
- KS1:H18 – different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
- KS2: H16 – about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
- KS2: H20 – strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):
- Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
- I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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