Zoo Animal Breathing Exercises | Calm Down Corner Cards for SEL & Regulation

Help your students self-regulate and calm down with these Zoo Animal Breathing Exercise Cards – perfect for brain breaks, morning meetings, transitions, or your calm down corner!

This set includes 30 engaging animal-themed breathing strategies that make mindfulness accessible and fun for early learners, especially in special education settings. Each card features a simple breathing prompt paired with a familiar zoo animal – ideal for teaching emotional regulation, body awareness, and sensory calming techniques.

What’s Included:

30 printable zoo animal breathing cards
Clear, student-friendly instructions on each card
Animal-themed movements and sounds to support regulation
Visual and kinesthetic elements to support all learners
Cover card for easy organization

Animals Included:
Elephant, Lion, Monkey, Tortoise, Zebra, Crocodile, Tiger, Panda, Snake, Flamingo, Giraffe, Hippo, Gorilla, Parrot, Cheetah, Kangaroo, Penguin, Peacock and more!

Perfect For:

Calm Down Corners
Brain Breaks
Transitions
Morning Meetings
Movement Breaks
Occupational Therapy
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Teacher Tips:
Laminate the cards for durability and keep them on a ring for easy use. Students can choose a card when they need a moment to reset or practice the breathing techniques together as a group!

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