Butterfly Hug
Butterfly hug: a self-soothing technique where students cross their arms and tap their shoulders alternately.
How to play
- Cross arms over the chest, hands on shoulders.
- Tap alternately like butterfly wings.
- Breathe slowly.
- Continue for one minute.
Rules
- Gentle taps.
Variations
Easier
30 seconds.
Standard
1 minute.
Harder
With eyes closed.
Adaptations
- Very inclusive.
- Seated.
Learning goals
- Self-regulation.
- Calm.
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