DEEP BREATHING ACTIVITIES & CRAFT – Coping Skills Toolbox – Play Therapy

Are you looking for engaging and effective school counseling activities to teach deep breathing as a powerful coping skill? Look no further! Our Deep Breathing Activities resource is an ideal tool for counselors, teachers, and parents aiming to support children in learning and practicing self-regulation techniques. This resource not only enhances students’ SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) but also introduces them to fascinating facts about whales and their natural breathing rhythms, creating a meaningful and memorable learning experience.

Here’s what’s included in our Deep Breathing Activities pack:

• Letter to Students: Begin with a warm, inviting letter to help students feel comfortable and excited about learning deep breathing techniques.
• Tipsheet on Deep Breathing: A clear, kid-friendly guide explaining the benefits and steps of deep breathing, encouraging students to integrate this skill into their daily lives.
• Whale Information: Fun and engaging facts about whales and how their breathing habits can serve as a calming example for students learning to manage stress.
• Short Story – “Willy the Whale”: A relatable and easy-to-understand story about Willy the Whale, designed to captivate students while teaching them the importance of deep breathing.
• Craft Activity: A simple cut-and-paste activity where students create their own whale, with both black-and-white and color options available, providing a hands-on element to reinforce the lesson.
• 12 Reflection & Discussion Questions: Thought-provoking questions to guide classroom or counseling discussions, helping students reflect on and internalize the concept of deep breathing.
• Breathing Mats: Variety of Breathing Mats to encourage deep breathing.

This resource makes it easy to add deep breathing activities to your coping skills toolbox, supporting students in developing essential self-regulation strategies and coping skills in a fun and accessible way. Perfect for school counseling sessions, SEL curriculum integration, or at-home practice!