Rainbow Breathing Exercise and Worksheet

UPDATE · NOVEMBER 2026

Thank you to everyone who has used and shared this worksheet since 2014. Rainbow Bubble Breathing is now part of the Mindful Education Kit, a 10-page printable set for home and the classroom.

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Rainbow Bubble Breathing, six breathing cards, a calm down poster, a coloring page, a five senses page, mindful activity sheets, a breathing tracker, and a guide for grown-ups. Instant PDF download.

I wanted to create an easy introduction to mindful breathing for children that have minds that wander or bore easily with meditation. This exercise may take practice with an adult depending on age, but once the breathing and reading of the sizes is mastered it can be laminated and tucked away for easy access in a classroom at home or school. Instead of busy work, it can be used as a transition tool for students who have finished their work and are waiting for Mom or the teacher to start the next lesson.

The exercise takes about 2 to 3 minutes once through, but can be repeated as needed.

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