Sesame Street: “Belly Breathe” with Elmo
Common, Colbie Caillat, and Elmo teach breathing skills to kids!
About This Resource
Getting kids to learn good breathing skills, and learn how that helps them feel more calm and in control can be a challenge. This amazing video from the team at Sesame Street does an incredible job of doing just that. Watch this video with your kids and model of easy and effective this strategy can be. Colbie Caillet and Common make it fun to put your hand on your tummy and breathe right through it!
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