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Breathing

These variety of breathing exercises will help teach daily habits that reset brains and help us think in positive ways. Doing daily breathing allows us to manage underlying anxiety and stay focused for longer. Try to create a routine by doing 10-20 minutes at the same time each day!

Preview an SEL skills lesson: Breathing

1 Show the video to your students

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Dragon and Bee Breathing

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Hi there!

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Welcome to our Calming Corner!

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We’re going to learn
animal breathing today.

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Did you know that breathing
helps our brain focus and calm down?

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Animal breathing really works!

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Plus, it’s fun too!

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I’ll teach you Dragon Breathing first.

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Wiggle your fingers
like a dragon with long claws.

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Now take a big breath in.

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Stick out your dragon tongue
and let out all your fire air.

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Let’s do it again!

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Wiggle your fingers like a dragon,

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show your big claws.

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Take a big breath in.

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Stick out your tongue
and let out your fire breath.

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One last time.

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Wiggle your fingers.

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Take a big breath in.

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Now let out your fire breath.

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Next, we’re going to learn Bee Breathing.

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Take a big breath in through your nose.

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Keep your mouth closed
and hum or buzz like a bee

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until you’re out of air.

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Let’s do it again.

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Big breath in.

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Big breath out,

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humming as long as you can.

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Last time.

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Take a big breath in.

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Breathe out and hum like a bee.

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What a great job!

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You can do this anytime
you need your brain to feel calm.

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It’s so much fun
when we learn and grow together!

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Remember to use animal breathing

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whenever you want
to feel more calm!

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See you next time!

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