Help students build self-regulation skills with this simple, no-prep Box Breathing Practice resource.

This printable calming strategy lesson includes both a facilitator guide and student handout to help teach box breathing in speech therapy, counselling, social work, special education, SEL lessons, or general classroom settings.

Box breathing is a simple breathing exercise that can help students slow their breathing, reduce physical tension, improve focus, and manage feelings of stress, anxiety, frustration, or overwhelm.

What's Included?

Facilitator Guide

• Explanation of box breathing
• Suggested introduction script
• Guided practice script
• Reflection questions
• Carryover and homework ideas

Student Handout

• Visual box breathing guide
• Step-by-step instructions
• Before and after self-reflection
• Personal planning section for carryover

Skills Targeted

• Self-regulation
• Emotional regulation
• Coping skills
• Stress management
• Mindfulness
• Self-awareness
• Executive functioning
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)

Perfect For

• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• School counselors
• Social workers
• Psychologists
• Special education teachers
• Classroom teachers
• Teens and adults
• Individual or small group sessions

Easy to Use

✔ No prep

✔ Print and go

✔ Black and white friendly

✔ Great for therapy, counselling, SEL lessons, and home practice

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