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Calm Breathing Cards

Short breathing visuals for cloud breaths, candle breaths, and slow shoulder relaxers.

Printable pack preview

Pack sample 1: Cloud Breath

Sample sheet
  • Up-and-down tracing line

Pack sample 2: Candle Breath

Sample sheet
  • Smell the flower, blow the candle

What is inside

Each card shows one simple regulation routine with a visual path so caregivers can guide calm breaths without too many words.

Three breathing cardsCaregiver coaching notes

What the activity asks

Breathing card set

Practice one card repeatedly before changing to a new one.

  • Trace the cloud line up and down.
  • Smell the flower and blow the candle.
  • Drop your shoulders and count slowly to three.

Skills learned

Breathing rhythmSelf-regulationBody awareness

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How to use it

1. Practice one card at a time during neutral moments.
2. Use the same card repeatedly before adding another.
3. Model the breath with your child instead of only giving instructions.

Materials and related ideas

Card stock or laminate optional
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