In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, today we have a Shamrock Breathing Tracer to help you relax and unwind in the classroom or at home. This quick exercise is a go-to ‘Gardening Tool’ as deep breathing techniques are a great way to unwind and de-stress.
Scroll down for a free printable of our Shamrock Breathing Tracer, for a Gardener's Blessing & to download your Gardening Tool Badge for this exercise!
To start, sit comfortably and take out your Shamrock Breathing Tracer. Follow the outline of the shamrock with your finger. Inhale deeply through your nose as instructed, letting your stomach expand while filling your lungs with air. Pause briefly, then exhale slowly through your mouth while tracing the shamrock outline with your finger. Repeat this sequence until you complete all four sections of the lucky clover pattern.
Breathing exercises are a great Gardening Tool at school:
-Before or after a test
-If students seem unsettled
-If a student has a hard time focusing
-As a group activity
Breathing exercises are a great Gardening Tool at home:
-Before bed
-First thing in the morning
-After school
-If a child is upset or unfocused
-Before/after homework
Feel the calming effects of this breathing exercise as you connect with your breath and the peaceful image of the shamrock flower. Take this time to center yourself and find a moment of peace & calm in your day.
Happy St. Patrick's Day gardeners!
Hey gardeners, did you do our Shamrock Breathing Tracer? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Shamrock Breathing Breathing Tracer' Gardening Tool Badge'!
--> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet!
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