5 Finger Breathing Graphic + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (inspired) Worksheet

Mindfulness 5 Finger Breathing Brain Break + ACT Worksheet (Digital Download)

Help kids (and adults!) hit pause, reconnect with their bodies, and choose values-based actions with this simple, evidence-informed mindfulness tool. Rooted in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), this 5 Finger Breathing Brain Break pairs a visual poster with a guided reflection worksheet to teach why the skill works.

Use it in session, in the classroom, or at home to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and coping skills.

What’s Included

Digital PDF Download – 8.5 x 11 in

• 5 Finger Breathing visual graphic (“brain break” hand)

• ACT-informed reflection worksheet, including:

  • Before/after emotional check-in

  • Noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations

  • Gentle psychoeducation about mindfulness from an ACT lens

  • Values-based action prompt (“What matters to me?” + “What small step can I take?”)

• Brief guidance box for adults/teachers/counselors on using the tool through an ACT framework

How It Helps

• Teaches a concrete, sensory grounding skill kids can remember and repeat anywhere

• Normalizes thoughts and feelings as experiences we can notice, name, and make room for

• Bridges mindfulness with values and choice, key components of ACT

• Supports regulation during:

  • Transitions

  • Test anxiety

  • Meltdowns/overwhelm

  • Classroom or therapy “brain breaks”

Perfect For

• School counselors, psychologists, and social workers

• Therapists working with children & teens

• Teachers and paraeducators building calm corners

• Parents and caregivers wanting a simple, visual coping tool at home

• OT/SLP providers integrating regulation and mindfulness activities

How to Use

• Print and post the 5 Finger Breathing graphic in your calm corner, office, or classroom.

• Use the worksheet during or after practice to:

  • Check in on feelings before and after

  • Help kids notice body sensations and thoughts

  • Connect the skill to “who I want to be” and “what I want to do next”

• Revisit frequently so it becomes a familiar, go-to coping strategy.

Important Notes

This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.
For psychoeducational and skills-building purposes only and not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment.