Breath of the Month: Humming Bee Breath€¦ · When it has been a busy day, it can be helpful to take a moment and relax. One way that people can relax is through mindful coloring

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Breath of the Month:Humming Bee Breath

SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards AddressedStress Management: S3.M18.6 Identifies positive and negative results of stress and appropriate ways of dealing with each, S3.M18.7 Practices strategies for dealing with stress, such as deep breathing, guided visualization and aerobic exercise.

1. Choose a comfortable seated position.2. Close your eyes and relax your face.3. Place your index fingers on the tragus cartilage that

partially covers your ear canal.4. Inhale, and as you exhale, gently press your fingers into the

cartilage.5. Keeping your mouth closed, make a loud humming sound.6. Continue for as long as is comfortable.

The unique sensation of this breathing practice helps create an instant calm and is especially soothing around your forehead. Some people use humming bee breath to relieve frustration, anxiety, and anger. Of course, you’ll want to be considerate

and practice it in a place where you are free to make a humming sound!

Mindfulness Quote:“One who is patient glows with an inner radiance.” – Allan Lokos

https://www.shapeamerica.org/standards/pe/


When it has been a busy day, it can be helpful to take a moment and relax. One way that people can relax is through mindful coloring.


Mindfulness

Mindful coloring is simply focusing on the present moment and using coloring to take a moment to regroup, relax, and take your mind off all the busy things and

distractions playing out around you. During this process, you can focus your attention solely on coloring and what you will create.

Do you like to draw, color, or doodle shapes on paper? What kinds of things do you like to color or draw? Talk about these questions as a class!




Take time to just color, without any rules or limitations. Color however you’d like to color and don’t worry about what others may think. Choose whatever type of coloring materials you’d like to use, such as colored pencils, markers, crayons, or colored pens. Be creative and have fun! Take your time when coloring, and don’t worry if you make a mistake. Just keep coloring.

After everyone has completed their coloring page, take time as a class to talk about each of your individual drawings. You can share ideas such as what you colored, the colors you used and why, and any thoughts or feelings that came up for you while coloring.

Curate a discussion environment that is welcoming, understanding, and judgment-free. Listen attentively to what each student chooses

to share and be respectful of their creations.

Mindful Coloring

Choose a coloring activity page (either the pages attached or another one that your teacher may have), or feel free to create your own design.



3rd – 5th Grade


3rd – 5th Grade


3rd – 5th Grade

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Breath of the Month: Humming Bee Breath€¦ · When it has been a busy day, it can be helpful to take a moment and relax. One way that people can relax is through mindful coloring