Instructional Video

Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children: Belly Breathing

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

A brief video shows young scholars how to belly breathe. The video introduces the viewer to a young child who experiences strong emotions. The narrator calmly talks the child through the steps to belly breath to feel better. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Practice belly breathing with the class while the video explains each step
  • Create an anchor chart displaying each step of belly breathing to remind class members of the skill
  • Send the video link home for families to practice belly breathing together
Classroom Considerations
  • This video is the second of six in a series designed to offer helpful skills to young learners
  • The problem the child faces may trigger emotions in your class
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The video uses engaging comic book graphics
  • The narrator speaks clearly alongside words that appear on the screen
Cons
  • None