Grounding Techniques for Kids
Learn about grounding techniques to help feel calm and focused, with exercises for grade 1 students.
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Grounding Techniques for Kids
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Grounding techniques help us feel calm and safe when we are feeling big emotions. Follow the instructions to learn some fun ways to ground yourself!
1. When you feel worried or upset, grounding can help you feel and safe.
2. We can use our five to help us ground ourselves.
3. What should you look for first in the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
5 things you can hear
5 things you can see
5 things you can touch
5 things you can smell
4. After seeing 5 things, what is the next step?
4 things you can taste
4 things you can hear
4 things you can see
4 things you can touch
5. What is one way deep breathing helps you feel calm?
6. True or False: When doing a body scan, you should only focus on your head.
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False