Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Winter Hat Deep Breathing Exercise {Free Printable Poster Included!}

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Looking for some deep breathing exercises to teach the kids? Try this winter hat themed technique and grab a copy of the free printable poster too!

Considering it's -46 C as I type this, I think it's a perfectly good time to share this winter deep breathing exercise for kids.

After all, nothing beats a good warm toque (aka winter hat) on a cold winter day. Except for maybe hibernating. But let's be honest, that's not really an option. These temperatures are a regular occurrence during the winter months on the Canadian prairies.

So when your kids complain about yet another indoor recess and are easily frustrated because they haven't been getting the body breaks outdoors they need, then you'll want to pull out this free mindfulness poster to help your kids cope and self-regulate.

Winter hat themed breathing exercise for kids with free printable poster

A Simple Breathing Exercise for Kids with a Winter Twist

Have you heard of the triangle breathing technique before?

Well, that was the inspiration for this winter hat themed breathing exercise.

Free deep breathing printable for kids that's perfect for winter

About the Free Printable Winter Deep Breathing Exercise Poster

This one page printable offers a simple deep breathing technique using a winter hat (or toque here in Canada, eh?) theme.

As for how to do the actual deep breathing technique, simply trace the arrows along the outside of the hat and follow the instructions. Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. Repeat.

Download the Free Winter Hat Deep Breathing Poster

This one page printable outlines how to use this deep breathing technique. It includes written instructions and visual guides/cues to help you or your child use the technique.

I highly recommend laminating the poster for durability. Then feel free to include it in a calm down kit or calm down corner.

To get a copy of this printable, click the link below:

>> Click here to download this free printable

 

Winter hat deep breathing exercise for kids with free printable mindfulness poster