Games/Movement
Breathing Buddies
calm, ages 2+
Materials: A stuffed animal or inanimate friend at home.
How To: Find a relatively quiet and open space and bring your stuffed animals with you. Lay down flat on your back, or in a relaxed upright position, whatever is more comfortable. Show your (child) partner how when you take a deep belly breath and put your animal on your belly, it rises and falls with your breath. Then, have them try it. From there, you can either complete some breaths together, counting aloud, or you can have the stuffed animal make a request for how many ‘rides’ they will get from you. Always return to the breath.
Time it Takes: 5-7 minutes