Christmas Mindful Breathing Cards for Kids

Christmas Mindful Breathing Cards for Kids (Printable Calm-Down Cards)  
Bring calm to the Christmas season with this set of festive mindful breathing cards for kids. Designed to be simple, fun, and easy to follow, these print-and-go breathing prompts help children slow down, regulate big feelings, and reset their bodies—perfect for the excitement (and overwhelm) that can come with holidays, school events, and end-of-year routines.

Use these cards in therapy sessions, classrooms, calm corners, or at home. They’re great for teaching coping skills proactively, or for quick support in the moment when kids feel anxious, frustrated, overstimulated, or “too excited to settle.”

Great for supporting:  
- Emotional regulation and calming down  
- Managing holiday excitement, anxiety, and overstimulation  
- Mindfulness, body awareness, and self-soothing skills  
- Calm corner / regulation station routines  

Breathing strategies included: 
- Box Breathing  
- Breathing Buddies (toy/pillow on the tummy)  
- Christmas Tree Breathing  
- Flower Breathing  
- Blowing the Leaf  
- Musical (Humming) Breath  
- 5 Finger Breathing  
- Cool Breaths (alternate nostril style breathing)

Why you’ll love it:  
- Festive theme makes coping skills feel fun and approachable  
- Quick to prep: print, cut, and use straight away  
- Easy for kids to follow with clear step-by-step instructions  
- Ideal for individual support, small groups, or whole-class regulation breaks  

Digital download. US Letter size. Print as many times as you need for your own clients/students/household.