Tap a painted scene on the projector and it breathes with your class, with soft music and one calm voice. A one-, two- or three-minute routine students can learn to use on their own.
Subject
SEL
Grades
K–12
Time
2 min
Skill
Calming tools: slow breathing, the sighing breath, squeeze and let go, listening
Standards it covers
CASEL Self-ManagementIdentify and use stress-management strategies.
CASEL Self-AwarenessIdentify one's emotions and how they change.
ASCA B-SMS 7Demonstrate effective coping skills when faced with a problem.
IL SEL 2A.1.2Use strategies to manage emotions.
IL SEL 2B.2.1Select and use appropriate coping strategies.
IL SEL 2B.3.1Rehearse strategies for familiar stress situations.
IL SEL 2B.5.2Evaluate which strategies work best for them.