Your Miracle Toolbox
From Miracle Has a Monster
Special tools to help you feel better when monsters visit! 🛠️
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Balloon Breathing
1st-2nd Grade
Breathe in slowly like filling a balloon, then let it out gently
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Count to 10
1st-2nd Grade
Count slowly from 1 to 10 and feel yourself getting calmer
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Happy Place
1st-2nd Grade
Close your eyes and imagine your favorite happy place
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Dance It Out
1st-2nd Grade
Move your body to shake off big feelings!
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Squeeze & Release
1st-2nd Grade
Squeeze your hands tight, then let go and relax
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Gratitude Practice
3rd-4th Grade
Think of three things you're thankful for today
Remember! 💪
In Miracle Has a Monster, we learn that it's okay if a tool doesn't work right away. Just like learning to ride a bike, these tools get easier with practice. You're doing great! 🌈
Miracle Breathing Cards
Cut out and keep! Practice these together at calm times. From Miracle Has a Monster — voiceofamiracle.com
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Balloon Buddy — Balloon Breathing
Breathe in slowly through your nose like filling a big balloon in your belly (count 1-2-3-4). Hold for a breath. Then let the air out slowly through your mouth like the balloon gently deflating (count 1-2-3-4). Repeat 3 times.
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Ocean Wave — Wave Breathing
Breathe in like a wave rolling toward the shore… and out like the wave rolling back. In… and out… steady and rhythmic.
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Flutter Friend — Butterfly Breathing
Take light, easy breaths — quick gentle sips of air in, soft sighs out — like butterfly wings fluttering.
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Rainbow Guide — Rainbow Breathing
Breathe in a color: red courage… breathe out gray worry. Orange warmth in… blue sadness out. Go through the rainbow.