The Patience Pack For SEL Skill Building
- Ben Cecchini
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 6
PATIENCE BREAKDOWN
A Fun Activity & Mini-Lesson For Kids In School & At Home
SHIFT YOUR KID'S ENERGY
Choose the shift your kid(s) need in class or at home.
CALMING BREATHWORK
Let's slow everybody down and set a relaxed tone.
ENERGIZING BREATHWORK
A controlled boost of energy for sluggish moments.
BALANCING BREATHWORK
Not too high, not too low, get your kids just right!
BALANCING BREATHWORK
Not too high, not too low, get your kids just right!
TRY THESE WITH KIDS!
1. Waiting Reflection
Ask: “Can you think of a time when waiting for something made the outcome better?” (Examples: cookies baking, waiting for your birthday, practicing before a game). Let a few share, then connect: “Patience often makes the reward stronger.”
2. One-Minute Observation
Have students stare at a simple object (like a pencil, leaf, or classroom item) for one full minute in silence. Then ask: “What new details did you notice?” Connect it to slowing down and being patient.
3. The “Waiting Game” Question
Pose a fun riddle but make them wait 30 seconds before answering: “What has hands but can’t clap?” (Answer: a clock). Reflect: “What was it like to hold your answer instead of blurting it out?”
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