Student’s lives have changed following the pandemic. They went back to school with a lot of catching up to do, cognitively, socially, emotionally, and even physically. Schools are still reeling from years of pandemic loss. Students are distracted by fears for their safety, and other challenges affecting their wellbeing. Here at 123 Breathe with me, it is our goal to teach kids to process big feelings in and out of the classroom. We use theater, storytelling, art, and movement to give students the tools they need for self-regulation and communication critical to navigating life’s challenges. At the core of our program, we teach the skill of breathing. The breath and the mind are connected. As the breath slows, so does the mind, giving kids a moment to notice their emotional state becoming present and focused to make the best possible choices.

We learned post-pandemic recovery goes hand-in-hand with physical, social and mental wellbeing. Our program is designed to empower kids to self-regulate, self-advocate and face both challenges and opportunities head on- all valuable skills to succeed throughout life.