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Mindful Animal Breathing Cards

Bring calm, focus, and playful energy to your classroom with Mindful Animal Breathing Cards. Each card introduces an imaginative breathing exercise that helps students manage big feelings, ease stress, and reset their bodies and minds. From roaring like a lion to blowing up pretend balloons, these cards make mindfulness fun and accessible for kids of all ages.

Created By
Alissa Christensen
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How it Works

Use these cards as quick brain breaks, calming strategies, or transition tools throughout the school day. Each script is easy to follow, with clear student-friendly language and benefits that encourage relaxation, focus, and self-regulation. Try them during morning meetings, before tests, or anytime your class needs a reset.

Collaboration

This resource was created in collaboration with Alpaca and HERE, alongside passionate educators and school leaders who shared their insights, experiences, and ideas. Together, we’re building tools that support the people who make schools extraordinary—because we’re here for you, for them. Learn more at https://hereforyouforthem.com.

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