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Mindful Breathing with Story

A calming cool-down combining storytelling with guided breathing exercises to develop mindfulness and relaxation skills

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About This Activity

A calming cool-down combining storytelling with guided breathing exercises to develop mindfulness and relaxation skills

Quick Info

low
20
Each child needs 1.5m x 2m lying/sitting space

Equipment Required

Age-appropriate story book

1

Yoga mats or cushions

1 per child

Dimmer lights or lamp

1

Books

As needed

Yoga Mat

As needed

Dimmer Lights

As needed

Suitable For

Nursery

Suitable Sports

Yoga

Activity Tags

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge

Space

Indoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Calming

Activity Type

Cool Down
Creative Expression

Skills

Timing
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect

Weather

All Weather
Indoor Only

Intensity

Low Intensity