How the World Breathes - Animal Breathing Techniques for the Classroom A Science + Wellbeing resource for ages 5- 12. Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with this beautiful, ready-to-use breathing session inspired by the animal kingdom. Children will discover how different animals breathe, practise three distinct techniques, and explore how breathing affects how we feel in our bodies -combining curriculum science with powerful wellbeing tools. What’s included: Falcon Breath - short, sharp sniff breaths to boost alertness and focus. Perfect for the start of a lesson, after lunch, or before PE. Turtle Breath - a slow, extended exhale to calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Ideal before tests, after conflict, or during quiet transitions. Whale Breath - a full-body, powerful exhale to release tension and build body awareness. Great at the end of the day or after sport. Each exercise includes a read-aloud script, animal facts, differentiation ideas, and teacher coaching tips - everything you need to pick it up and use it straight away. Suitable for: whole class, small groups, SEN settings, therapy sessions, and home use. Subjects: Science, PSHE, Wellbeing, Mindfulness Ages: 5–12 (and anyone young at heart) Free to share and use. From schoolbreathe.org

A complete 5-day calm routine for KS1 – just open and teach. Transform your classroom atmosphere in under 10 minutes a day with this fully interactive Canva whiteboard designed to help children regulate, refocus and feel calm. No prep. No printing (optional worksheet included). Just click and go. What this resource does Settles busy KS1 classes quickly Builds a simple daily calm routine Supports focus, behaviour and transitions Gives children practical breathing tools they can use independently Your 5-day structure (written and ready for you) Each day is a short, engaging session (5 minutes): Monday – Learn Children discover why breathing through their nose helps them feel calm. Tuesday – Move & Breathe Gentle movement + breathing to release energy and reset focus. Wednesday – Create Triangle breathing with a calming colouring activity (worksheet included). Thursday – Story & Calm A guided read-aloud breathing story – perfect after lunch. Friday – Choose & Reflect Children revisit their favourite activity and build independence. What’s included: 5 fully interactive whiteboard sessions Embedded breathwork videos (just press play) Guided breathing animations Read-aloud calming story Printable worksheet Teacher notes on every slide Reflection prompts built in ✔ Works with a FREE Canva account ✔ No design skills needed ✔ Ready in seconds Perfect for: Morning routine After lunch reset Calm-down time PSHE / wellbeing lessons Supporting SEND / emotional regulation Why teachers love this Everything is structured for you. You’re not planning a lesson - you’re opening one. How to access After purchase, download your PDF and click the Canva link. Your resource opens instantly and is ready to use. Important note This is an interactive Canva whiteboard, not a PowerPoint or PDF lesson.