Mindful Breathing Cards

Big feelings can show up fast and kids often need something they can do in the moment to help their body settle. This Calming Breathing Exercises Cards printable pack gives children a variety of easy, step-by-step breathing strategies that support emotional regulation, focus, and relaxation.

These cards are especially helpful for anxious moments, transitions, bedtime wind-down, classroom calm corners, and therapy sessions. Each technique is explained in kid-friendly language, with visual/imaginative cues that make breathing practice feel approachable (and even a little fun).

Whats included (breathing techniques featured)

This set includes a range of breathing exercises, including: - Feather Breathing  slow belly breathing while imagining gently blowing along a feather - Flower Breathing  big sniff in like smelling a flower, hold, then slow exhale - Box Breathing  breathe in/out with a steady 4-count rhythm (trace the sides of a box) - One Nostril Breath  gentle alternating nostril breathing for calm focus - Breathing Buddies  belly breathing with a soft toy/pillow rising and falling - Bumblebee Breath  inhale, then exhale with a soft humming/buzzing sound - Five-Finger Breathing  trace fingers while breathing slowly to pace the breath - Shoulder Roll Breath  combine breathing with slow shoulder rolls to release tension - Mountain Breathing  grounding breaths with strong mountain posture and rooted feet

Who its for

• Children learning calming strategies and body awareness
• Kids who feel worried, overwhelmed, or have trouble settling at bedtime
• Parents and carers building a simple calm-down toolkit
• Educators and support staff (calm corners, regulation routines)
• Therapists and allied health professionals (SEL, counselling, regulation work)

How to use

• Print and keep the cards in a calm kit, classroom wellbeing space, or therapy room
• Choose 1 technique and practice for 13 minutes
• Practice when calm first, then use during stress for best results
• Optional: laminate for durability and reuse

Please note (digital download)

• This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
• Youll receive a file you can download and print at home or through a print shop.
• Due to the nature of digital downloads, returns/exchanges aren’t available.