SEL: POPSICLE Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity

Encourage students to take a serene moment, focusing on their breath as they trace various objects with their fingers.

Introduce the "Trace and Breathe" technique, an SEL (social emotional learning) skill, to help students de-escalate and regain composure.

A myriad of vibrant designs are available, with both color and monochrome options!

Included:

• - Overview of "Trace and Breathe"

• - Displayable "Trace and Breathe" Poster

• - Vibrant Version

• - Monochromatic Version

• - For Teachers:

• - Simply print the worksheets for each student.

• - Opt to print designs that resonate with individual student preferences.

• - Instruct on the "Trace and Breathe" method.

• Suitable for individual student use when they need a tranquil moment.

• Also great for entire class sessions, especially after energetic activities like recess or assemblies.

• Consider setting up a tranquility corner in the classroom. Stock it with laminated versions of these sheets, allowing students to pick and utilize as required.

How to do the Activity--

1. 1. Take a deep breathe in

2. 2. Begin to trace the picture with your finger

3. 3. Breathe out as you trace

4. 4. Breathe out as long as you can

5. 5. Pause and repeat

Other Designs Available– 

Food Bundle- 

-French Fries

-Grapes

-Hotdog

-Pizza

-Popsicle

-Watermelon