Invite children to “Breathe with me…” and practice the S.T.A.R. active calming technique with this cute and easy to assemble breathing tool made from a file folder! This download includes templates and instructions to make a star with a mouth you can move as you breathe.

Age

• Ages 2 (with help) and up

Helps with

• Self-regulation
• Active calming
• Deep breathing
• Fussing and fits
• Self-control
• Emotional intelligence
• Social-emotional learning

Use

• Classroom
• Parent night
• Staff training
• Home

Format

• Instructions
• Two letter-sized, single-sided, black and white printouts

Materials

• Two file folders
• Scissors
• Markers
• Tape
• Glue stick
• 1⁄4 page of blue paper
• Printed “Breathe with me…” sign
• Printed star template

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• Putting Myself Together Class-made Book
• Safe Place Breathing Icons
• Safe Place Sensory Integration Signs
• When I Feel Bug Crazy Class-made Book

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