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LEGO Brick Breathing – Mindful Finger Tracing Printable

Help children learn mindful breathing with our LEGO Brick Breathing printable! This easy-to-use, fun activity incorporates the familiar shape of a LEGO brick to guide children through a calming, finger-tracing breathing exercise. Ideal for young children who benefit from visual and tactile aids, this activity promotes mindfulness and emotional regulation by turning deep breathing into an interactive experience.

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LEGO Brick Breathing - Mindful Finger Tracing Printable

Our LEGO Brick Breathing offers a fun and engaging way for children to practice and learn the art of deep breathing using a familiar LEGO brick design. This mindful finger-tracing activity helps children calm their minds, focus their attention and regulate their emotions, making it a great tool for managing stress, anxiety, major life changes or any big emotion.

How to Use

Prepare the Printable: Print the LEGO Brick Breathing activity and place it flat on a table or desk.
Instruct on Breathing: Show the child how to slowly trace their finger around the edge of the LEGO brick shape.
Breathing Practice: As they trace the top edge, they inhale deeply. As they move down the side, they breathe out slowly. Repeat back to the start.
Repeat and Reflect: Repeat as many times as needed to help the child feel calm and focussed.

Benefits

Promotes calm and focus: Acts as a distraction technique, helping to bring children into the present moment.
Improves emotional regulation: Empowers children to manage overwhelming feelings by practicing mindfulness and focussing on controlling their breaths.
Strengthens concentration: Enhances focus through the rhythmic act of finger tracing.
Physical and mental grounding: Combines physical touch and breath control to ground and calm the child.
A fun introduction to mindfulness: The familiar LEGO brick shape makes it recognisable and enjoyable.

More Ideas for Use

Classroom Calm Corner: Use this as part of a designated calm-down space where children can practice breathing during stressful moments.
Therapy Sessions: Perfect for therapists working with children to build coping mechanisms.
At-Home Relaxation: Integrate this into daily routines for children to practice mindfulness and relaxation after school or before bed.
Mindful Breaks: Use this printable as a quick brain break or reset during study time, especially for children who struggle with focus.
Group Sessions: Introduce the activity in group settings such as summer camps, mindfulness workshops or social-emotional learning classes.

The LEGO Brick Breathing printable is a simple, effective, and engaging way to help children learn mindfulness through deep breathing and finger tracing. By following the path around the brick, children can focus their attention, calm their emotions, and develop self-regulation skills.

Download the LEGO Brick Breathing printable today and start incorporating this fun and soothing activity into your child's daily routine, classroom or therapy sessions.