SEL: LEAF Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity | Halloween/Fall

Teach students emotional regulation with the Trace and Breathe technique. This social-emotional learning (SEL) resource helps students feel calmer by focusing on their breath and making small finger movements. When upset, they can use this to self-soothe. With cute, colorful designs like cats, popsicles, and more, students trace shapes that interest them. As they slowly breathe out, tracing the images helps students practice mindfulness. Use after energizing activities like recess or assemblies to transition back to calm and focused learning. Laminate pages for individual students to keep at their desks. Create a classroom calm-down station with directions posted and design binders for choosing tracing sheets. Teach expectations so students know when they can use this independent strategy to relax. With different interests represented, various learners can find engaging shapes to trace mindfully.