Lesson Plan
Rainbow Relaxation Lesson Plan
Students will practice a color-inspired breathing technique to manage stress and identify emotions by associating rainbow colors with calming cues.
This lesson helps K–5 students develop self-regulation and stress-management skills by combining visual color cues with guided breathing, making relaxation accessible and fun.
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Rainbow Breathing
15 minutes
Step 3
Color Breathing Activity
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Rainbow Relaxation
Why Relaxation Matters
Feelings and Colors
Breathing with Red
Breathing with Orange
Breathing with Yellow
Breathing with Green
Breathing with Blue
Breathing with Indigo
Breathing with Violet
Color Breathing Activity
Practice & Closure

Activity

