Lily's Runaway Kite

"When your mind feels pulled in every direction, pause and feel your breath. Steady it, just like you steady your kite."

In this story, Lily, Cleo, and Oliver enjoy a windy day flying a homemade kite. When a strong gust snaps the string, the kite flies off and the friends chase it through the labyrinth. Out of breath and flustered, they find the kite tangled in Tree's branches. Tree teaches them how to calm their bodies and minds by focusing on their breath. Through playful breathing practice, the friends learn how paying attention to their breath can help them feel steady and focused.

In this lesson, students explore how mindful breathing helps them feel calm and focused, just like a string helps to steady a kite. By practicing breathing strategies to manage their emotions, students develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, which support their overall well-being and readiness to learn.