About This Lesson
Skill building activities are fun and engaging ways for children to develop and strengthen their social functioning. This skill building activity focuses on emotion regulation by teaching children to take deep, relaxing breaths to calm themselves in stressful situations. Teachers explain that taking deep breaths will allow children to manage their feelings and make smart decisions. Visit Personalized Learning Games (http://www.personalizedlearninggames.com) to learn more about Zoo U, the online social-emotional learning game affiliated with this resource.