Classroom use case
You need exact words for transitions, whole-class stress, or your own co-regulation before addressing the class.
Step-by-step routine
- Pick one script for morning, one for transitions, one for stress.
- Post where you can see it (desk, slideshow, lanyard).
- Read slowly—students mirror your pace.
- Pair script with one gesture: hand on heart, palms down.
- Practice on good days so bad days feel familiar.
Teacher script (read aloud)
“Scripts to copy: (1) ‘Feet flat. Shoulders soft. Breathe in through your nose… longer breath out. Again.’ (2) ‘We are switching gears. Three breaths together, then eyes on me.’ (3) ‘This feeling will pass. Right now we breathe. In two three… out two three four.’”
Age and grade adaptations
K–2
Add imagery: balloon, flower/candle, bear snore breath.
3–5
Invite echo: you lead half, they finish the sentence.
6+
Shorter, less cute—same structure, adult tone.
Common mistakes
- Rambling when students need brevity.
- Apologizing for breathing breaks—“sorry we have to do this.”
- Different script every day—kids cannot internalize.
- Reading scripts while still scrolling your phone—kids notice.
When to use this
Transitions, after recess/lunch, before tests, after fire drills, and when you feel your own stress rising.
PNEUOMA games can display the visual while you read the script—audio-visual match helps young learners.
Next steps for your classroom
Grab free tools, try whole-class sync, or ask about a school pilot.