S4 E3 Breathing Magic – Learning Simple Breathing Exercises for Calmness

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Did you know that your breath is like a magic tool that can help you feel calm, happy, and in control? In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, we explore how breathing exercises can help kids relax, focus, and manage big emotions.

Through Maya and the Bubble Breath, engaging mindfulness techniques, and fun breathing exercises, children will learn:
✔️ Why breathing is connected to emotions and how it helps us feel better 🫁
✔️ Three simple breathing exercises to feel calm, focused, and peaceful 🌈
✔️ A fun Five-Finger Breathing technique to use anywhere, anytime! 🖐️
✔️ How to use breathing magic in everyday situations like school, home, or when feeling worried 🎯

📖 Storytime: Follow Maya as she learns the power of breathing magic from her teacher and discovers how slow, deep breaths can help her let go of stress. 💭✨

✨ Challenge: Try Bubble Breathing, Belly Balloon Breathing, or Five-Finger Breathing every day this week and see how it helps you feel calmer! 🌿

🎯 Perfect for Kids, Parents & Educators!
This episode helps children develop mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-soothing skills they can use anytime, anywhere.

Transcript

Hello everyone and welcome back to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison. I'm Miss Harrison and I'm so happy you're here for another episode in our Mindfulness and Relaxation series. Last time we talked about mindfulness, what it means to be present and aware of the world around us. Did you try your Mindful Moment challenge this week? I hope you found some time to notice the little things around you. 

Today we're learning something really special, magic breathing. Our breath is one of the best tools we have to help us feel calm, focused and even happy. By the end of this episode you'll know some fun breathing exercises that you can use anytime you need to feel peaceful. Let's begin. Have you ever noticed what happens when you feel nervous, angry or excited? Your breathing might become fast or shallow but when you're calm and happy your breathing is slow and steady. That's because our breathing is like a magic remote control for our bodies. When we take slow deep breaths our heart slows down, our muscles relax and we feel more at ease. It's like pressing the calm button on your body. The best part? You can use breathing magic anytime, anywhere. Whether you're feeling worried before a test, upset after an argument, or just need a moment to focus, your breath is always there to help you. 

Let's hear a story about a girl named Maya who discovered the power of magic breathing. Maya was having a tough day at school. She had forgotten her homework, spilled juice on her shirt and felt like nothing was going right. At lunch, she sat on a bench feeling frustrated. Her teacher, Mr. Lopez, noticed and sat beside her. he said. I want to teach you a special trick. Imagine you're holding a big round bubble wand. Take a deep breath in, then blow out slowly like you're making the biggest gentlest bubble ever. Maya tried it. She took a deep breath in, then blew out slowly. She imagined a shiny bubble floating up, carrying away all her worries. After a few breaths, she felt lighter, like the bubble had lifted her stress away. That's your breathing magic, Mr Lopez said. You can use it any time you need to feel calm.

Maya smiled. She had discovered a new way to feel better, all on her own. What do you think Maya learned about magic breathing? Just like Maya, we can all use our breath to feel calm and focused. Let's learn three fun breathing exercises you can try anytime. The first one is bubble breathing. Imagine you're blowing a big, gentle bubble.

Breathe in through your nose, and blow out slowly through your mouth. Try to make the bubble as big as possible. Next we have belly balloon breathing. Place your hands on your belly, take a deep breath in and feel your belly fill up like a balloon.

Now slowly let the air out. And finally we have five finger breathing. Hold out one hand and use the pointer finger of your other hand to trace up and down over your fingers as you breathe. Breathe in as you go up one finger and breathe out as you go back down. Keep tracing until you've done all five fingers. Which breathing trick do you like the most? Now it's time to practice. Find a comfy place to sit and close your eyes if you'd like. Let's try bubble breathing first. Take a deep breath in and breathe out slowly. Imagine you're making the biggest bubble ever. Good job. Next let's practice belly balloon breathing. Place your hands on your belly, breathe in and feel your belly rise and now breathe out and feel it lower.

Let's do that one more time. Breathe in and breathe out. Well done. Finally we can practice the five finger breathing. Hold out your hand as you trace up your first finger as you breathe in and down as you breathe out. Keep going for all five fingers. Great job! Doesn't that feel relaxing?

You have done such an amazing job today learning about breathing magic. Remember, your breath is always with you. You can use it any time you need to feel calm, focused or peaceful. Here's your mindful moment challenge. This week, whenever you feel. Next time on Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, we'll explore mindful movements using our bodies to feel grounded and relaxed. I can't wait to see you then. Thank you for joining me today. Keep breathing, keep smiling and as always keep shining.