What do you get when you add a popular breathing technique with a colourful grounding technique? - The Grounding Rainbow!

For times of high emotions, panic, frustration or distress - our Grounding Rainbow can help your child focus on their breathing and refocus their mind. This two-in-one technique firstly asks your child to focus on breathing in and out as they trace each line of the rainbow, then, it asks them to find things of the colours of our rainbow within their immediate environment.

About this resource:

This resource incorporates a vibrant and engaging rainbow theme, capturing children's attention and promoting positivity.

• Breathing and Grounding Technique: The Grounding Rainbow incorporates a breathing technique along with a grounding exercise.
• Mindful and Grounding: The Grounding Rainbow resource fosters mindfulness and grounding in children. It helps them become more aware of their breathing and surroundings, enabling them to anchor their attention to the present moment. This technique enhances their ability to self regulate and calm down quickly.
• Ease Worries and Distress: By engaging in The Grounding Rainbow activity, children learn techniques to ease worries and calm distress. The combination of breathing exercises and engaging with their environment helps redirect their focus, alleviate racing thoughts, and promote a sense of calm.

The Grounding Rainbow is a valuable resource for parents, professionals, and teachers working with children who experience anxiety, panic attacks, or high emotional states. It can be used in various settings, including home, school, or therapeutic environments, to teach grounding techniques and support emotional well-being.

This resource is an effective tool for promoting mindfulness, grounding and easing worries in children.