Breathe to Bloom on Wednesday

We are practicing many ways to take a deep breath in 2nd Grade this week.  Breathing helps you work in your "downstairs brain" (the prefrontal cortex or "wise leader").  This is the part of the brain used to make wise decisions. Breathing helps your body calm.  It soothes the nervous system, calming jangly nerves.  Breathing helps your whole self work in a more efficient and quality way!  If you "breathe like a flower," open the fingers wide on the inhale, spreading the petals of the flower blossom, and then gently close the fist on the exhale. Want to know more creative ways to breathe?  Check out Mrs. Broam's online breathing toolbox:  https://sites.google.com/site/mrsbroam/home/breathing #mrsbroamhats #takeadeepbreath