Breathing Beads

Description

A simple tool to help busy bodies slow down and breathe.

When we’re worried, overwhelmed, frustrated or excited, simply being told to “take a deep breath” isn’t always that easy — especially for children.

Our Breathing Beads give children something physical to focus on while they breathe.

Simply hold the beads and slowly move one bead at a time through your fingers. Breathe in as you move a bead, then breathe out slowly. Keep going until your body begins to feel calmer.

The combination of breathing, repetitive movement and something tactile to focus on can make a breathing exercise feel much more manageable — particularly for children who find sitting still difficult.

They can be used before school, at bedtime, during transitions, when worries appear, before a test or performance, after a difficult moment, or simply whenever a child needs a little reset.

Small enough for a pocket, pencil case or Emotional Toolbox, they’re a calming strategy children can take with them wherever they go.

And importantly, they aren’t just for worried moments. Practising when children are already calm helps breathing become a familiar tool that’s easier to reach for when their Guard Dog brain sounds the alarm.

One bead. One breath. One moment at a time.

Breathing Beads are a wellbeing/fidget tool. Contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years. Adult supervision may be appropriate depending on the child’s age and needs.