Syrup & Pancake Breathing: Mindfulness and Grounding Technique (Pancake Day themed)

‘Syrup and Pancake Breathing’ has been designed to support children and young people with self-regulating big emotions and feelings.

Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

How could this resource be used?

To support emotional regulation and grounding during dysregulation.
To support emotional literacy.
To support self-regulation.
To support a child 1:1.
To be used as part of a classroom display.
To promote mindfulness.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1:

H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.

KS2:

H15. that mental health, just like physical health, is part of daily life; the importance of taking care of mental health.
H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.

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