This visual breathing worksheet teaches children and teens a simple mindfulness technique: use your breath to take in good feelings and let go of difficult ones. It's a calming exercise that can be used anywhere — at home, in school, or during therapy sessions.
How It Works
When you breathe in, imagine taking in good things like calm, kindness, or courage. When you breathe out, imagine letting go of things you don't want, like stress, anger, or worries.
Breathe In
As you inhale slowly, imagine drawing in:
- Calm
- Kindness
- Happy memories
- Confidence
- Energy
- Friendship
- Laughter
- Hope
- Focus
- Love
- Stability
Breathe Out
As you exhale slowly, imagine releasing:
- Worries
- Anger
- Stress
- Sadness
- Fear
- Doubt
- Loneliness
- Tiredness
- Frustration
- Negative thoughts
- Insecurity
Who Is This Worksheet For?
This worksheet is ideal for children and teens who are learning mindfulness and emotional regulation skills. It provides a concrete visual framework for an abstract concept — making it easier for younger children to understand and practice controlled breathing. Print it out and hang it in a calm-down corner or keep it in a therapy folder.