Butterfly Breathing
When we are relaxed, our minds are clearer. This means that we can make decisions easier, feel more in control and manage situations more effectively. Teaching children breathing exercises helps them to learn to breathe deeply, as well as feel more relaxed and calm.
B breathing is a fun and simple activity, which helps children to learn to control their breaths and move into the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest).

Butterfly Breathing Steps:
- Print the Butterfly Worksheet (download here)
- Place a finger at the ‘start here’
- As you trace your finger along the butterfly outline take a deep breath in through the nose until you reach the middle
- When you reach the curves of the wings, begin to exhale through the mouth as you trace to the end of the rainbow
- Repeat for each butterfly wing
What’s next?
Thinking about how we role model reading to children, and the opportunities that they have to share written books with the adults and peers in their worlds is central to developing understanding. Whilst they say we all have a book in us, we perhaps need to consider how we help children find the books that set their hearts on fire. Consider how we can provide children opportunities to develop their reading skills and passions.
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