Lesson Plan
Breathing Basics Plan
Students will learn two simple breathing techniques—Bubble Breathing and Belly Breathing—to self-regulate stress, practicing a quick warm-up and individual exercises to build lifelong coping skills.
Teaching self-regulation through breathing helps students manage anxiety, improve focus, and foster emotional resilience in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review & Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quick Calm Check
3 minutes
Step 2
Teach: Belly & Bubble Breathing
7 minutes
Step 3
Practice: Bubble Breathing Exercise
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflect & Close
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Calm Breaths
Why Breathe Calmly?
Technique #1: Belly Breathing
Let’s Try Belly Breathing
Technique #2: Bubble Breathing
Let’s Try Bubble Breathing
When to Use These Techniques
Reflection & Closure

Activity


Warm Up

