SEL: PUMPKIN Mindfulness Breathing Calming Activity | Halloween/Fall

Trace and Breathe with Pumpkins: A Calming SEL Activity Help students learn emotional regulation strategies with this calming pumpkin tracing activity. The trace and breathe technique teaches social-emotional skills through mindful breathing and small sensory movements. When feeling upset, students can use this independent strategy to self-soothe. This SEL resource includes: instructions explaining the emotionally regulating trace and breathe technique, a printable poster modeling the strategy, a colored pumpkin tracing page for projection/display, and a black-and-white version for printing packets. Display trace and breathe posters near calming corners. Or, laminate designs for personal student use managing emotions. Introduce the strategy whole-group after recess before transitions. Trace and breathe also works great with individual students needing regulation support. With engaging pumpkin designs, this calming activity is perfect for fall SEL instruction. Check out more trace and breathe products with diverse themes to match any interest!