Stuffed Animal Belly Breathing
2–6 years · 5–10 min · Indoor · Low energy
You'll need
- Small stuffed animal
- Quiet space
Steps
- 1Lie down with stuffed animal on belly
- 2Breathe in slowly - watch animal rise
- 3Breathe out slowly - watch animal fall
- 4Continue for several breaths
Why this works
Visual cue makes deep breathing concrete for young children.
Try also
- –Count breaths together
- –Try with eyes closed
- –Practice before bedtime
Use light stuffed animal. Stop if dizzy.