Name a quick and easy thing we can do to feel less stressed.
Take a deep breath in, hold it, then slowly let it out. Repeat several times.
Breathe _____ through your nose and ______through your mouth.
in through your nose, out through your mouth.
Breathing provides our bodies with ________.
oxygen
Is cold air healthy for our lungs?
No. We breathe in through our nose to warm the air first.
Should our shoulders and chest go up when we take a deep breath?
No, if we are breathing properly, our middle (belly)should expand.
Does everyone yawn?
Yes! All people and even most animals yawn.
Is yawning contagious?
Yes!
Can proper breathing keep our lungs strong and healthy?
Yes!
True or False? Proper breathing can help our bodies digest food more easily.
True
What are the things inside our noses that keep out dust, debris and tiny insects?
Tiny hairs.
Name three ways our bodies get rid of toxins or waste.
Sweating, using the bathroom and breathing!
If you yawn at your pet, will your pet yawn back?
Probably, you should give it a try!
Why do we yawn?
Scientists are not sure, maybe to cool off our brains?
True or False? Breathing improves the health of our brain, spinal cord and nerves.
True!
Can sighing or taking deep breaths help us feel more relaxed?
Let's all try it and see!
Can our bodies live without oxygen?
No.
Does breathing properly make it easier for your heart to do it's job?
Yes!
Does breathing help rid our bodies of toxins or waste?
Yes! When we exhale, we breathe out carbon dioxide.
Why should we breathe in through our noses?
We need to warm and filter the air before it gets to our lungs.
What is cuter than bunnies yawning?
Nothing!