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Taiwan Primary Morning Breathing Exercise Script

A student-led morning focus breathing exercise for primary schools in Taiwan. Features short, standard, and long scripts with step-by-step guidance.

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Taiwan Primary Morning Breathing Exercise Script, School Day · Class 1-5 | jijnas.com
Lengths
3 min · 5 min · 10 min
Lines to lead
47 in the standard run
Breathing
4 in · 4 hold · 6 out
The words
Written for this page
Breathing Taiwan: Elementary school students arrive by 7:40 AM for activities like reading, assemblies, or cleaning before classes start at 8:00 AM. Mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, are being integrated into the social-emotional curriculum.
Run
0:00of 4:28
Line 1 of 47

Good morning everyone. Please sit comfortably as we prepare our minds for learning today.

sit upright with feet flat on floor

Next: Place your hands softly on your lap.

Breathe with the room

The 4-4-6 breath

In for 4, hold for 4, out for 6. 6 rounds. A gentle 4-4-6 rhythmic pattern designed for primary school students to calm down after early morning cleaning routines.

Ready
  1. Breathe in4s
  2. Hold4s
  3. Breathe out6s
Round 0 of 6
On paper

The whole script, with the seconds

Hand this to whoever leads tomorrow. The left column is said aloud, the right is what the room does. A number is the seconds that line takes, silence included.

3 minute run30 lines · runs 2:28

Before you begin: Good morning everyone. Please sit comfortably as we prepare our minds for learning today.

  1. 5s Sit up tall in your chair.🤫 spoken clearly and calmly sit upright with feet flat on the floor
  2. 5s Place your hands gently on your lap. rest hands gently on knees or lap
  3. 6s Imagine holding a sweet flower in your hand. close eyes or look down gently
  4. 4s Breathe in through your nose to smell it. inhale deeply through the nose
  5. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  6. 6s Now blow out softly like blowing a candle. exhale gently through mouth
  7. 5s (silence) pause smoothly
  8. 4s Breathe in slowly through your nose again. inhale deeply through the nose
  9. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  10. 6s Breathe out gently through your mouth. exhale slowly through mouth
  11. 5s (silence) pause smoothly
  12. 4s Smell the flower one more time. inhale deeply through the nose
  13. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  14. 6s Blow out the candle very gently. exhale slowly through mouth
  15. 5s (silence) pause softly
  16. 6s Feel your shoulders drop and relax completely. relax shoulders
  17. 4s Breathe in deeply and feel your belly grow. inhale deeply through the nose
  18. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  19. 6s Breathe out softly and let your body settle. exhale slowly through mouth
  20. 5s (silence) pause softly
  21. 4s Breathe in calm energy for our morning tasks. inhale deeply through the nose
  22. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  23. 6s Breathe out any tired feelings from morning cleaning. exhale slowly through mouth
  24. 5s (silence) pause softly
  25. 4s Breathe in peace as you get ready. inhale deeply through the nose
  26. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  27. 6s Breathe out gently and smile to yourself. exhale softly through mouth
  28. 5s (silence) pause softly
  29. 6s Open your eyes gently and feel calm. open eyes slowly
  30. 6s We are ready to start our day together. sit quietly ready for class

The room repeats: We are focused, calm, and ready to learn together.

5 minute run47 lines · runs 4:28

Before you begin: Good morning everyone. Please sit comfortably as we prepare our minds for learning today.

  1. 5s Please sit up straight in your desk. sit upright with feet flat on floor
  2. 5s Place your hands softly on your lap. rest hands gently on knees
  3. 5s Close your eyes or look down softly. close eyes gently
  4. 6s Imagine a bright balloon in your belly. focus mind inwardly
  5. 6s Breathe in through your nose for one, two, three, four. inhale through nose filling belly
  6. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  7. 8s Breathe out through your mouth for one, two, three, four, five, six. exhale slowly through mouth
  8. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  9. 6s Breathe in deeply, filling up the balloon. inhale through nose filling belly
  10. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  11. 8s Let the air out smoothly and slowly. exhale slowly through mouth
  12. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  13. 6s Feel your shoulders relax down your back. relax shoulders down
  14. 6s Breathe in calm focus for class. inhale deeply through nose
  15. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  16. 8s Breathe out any hurry from your morning. exhale smoothly through mouth
  17. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  18. 6s Breathe in through your nose once more. inhale through nose
  19. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  20. 8s Breathe out quietly through your mouth. exhale softly through mouth
  21. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  22. 6s Breathe in fresh air and feel quiet. inhale through nose
  23. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  24. 8s Breathe out gently and feel your hands rest. exhale through mouth
  25. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  26. 6s Breathe in focus for our lessons. inhale through nose
  27. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  28. 8s Breathe out smoothly to settle your heart. exhale through mouth
  29. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  30. 6s Breathe in quiet joy together. inhale through nose
  31. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  32. 8s Breathe out long and gentle. exhale through mouth
  33. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  34. 6s Breathe in peace and hold it light. inhale through nose
  35. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  36. 8s Breathe out softly into the room. exhale through mouth
  37. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  38. 6s Breathe in brightness for the morning. inhale through nose
  39. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  40. 8s Breathe out fully and rest your body. exhale through mouth
  41. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  42. 6s Breathe in strength for today. inhale through nose
  43. 4s (silence) hold breath softly
  44. 8s Breathe out and soften your arms. exhale through mouth
  45. 5s (silence) pause calmly
  46. 5s Slowly open your eyes now. open eyes slowly
  47. 6s We are calm and ready to learn. sit quietly ready for teacher

The room repeats: We are focused, calm, and ready to learn together.

10 minute run84 lines · runs 7:07

Before you begin: Good morning everyone. Please sit comfortably as we prepare our minds for learning today.

  1. 6s Good morning. Sit straight and rest your feet flat. sit upright with feet flat
  2. 5s Rest your hands gently on your thighs. rest hands gently on thighs
  3. 5s Close your eyes or keep a soft gaze. close eyes gently
  4. 6s Notice your body sitting quietly in your chair. remain still and calm
  5. 6s Let us clear our minds after morning cleaning. breathe normally
  6. 6s Imagine holding a gentle flower in both hands. focus mind quietly
  7. 4s Breathe in through your nose to smell it. inhale through nose
  8. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  9. 6s Breathe out softly like blowing a candle. exhale through mouth
  10. 5s (silence) pause softly
  11. 4s Breathe in the sweet scent again. inhale through nose
  12. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  13. 6s Blow out gently to make the candle flicker. exhale through mouth
  14. 5s (silence) pause softly
  15. 6s Now picture a calm balloon expanding in your stomach. shift focus to belly breathing
  16. 4s Breathe in slowly through your nose for four counts. inhale deeply through nose
  17. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  18. 6s Breathe out slowly through your mouth for six counts. exhale smoothly through mouth
  19. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  20. 4s Breathe in slowly, expanding the balloon gently. inhale through nose
  21. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  22. 6s Breathe out gently, releasing all tension. exhale through mouth
  23. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  24. 5s Roll your shoulders up toward your ears. raise shoulders gently
  25. 6s Let them roll back and drop down softly. drop shoulders back down
  26. 4s Breathe in deep focus for our morning lessons. inhale through nose
  27. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  28. 6s Breathe out any tired feelings from the morning. exhale through mouth
  29. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  30. 4s Breathe in peace as you sit still. inhale through nose
  31. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  32. 6s Breathe out softly and let your mind settle. exhale through mouth
  33. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  34. 4s Breathe in kindness for yourself and classmates. inhale through nose
  35. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  36. 6s Breathe out smoothly and feel calm inside. exhale through mouth
  37. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  38. 4s Breathe in fresh light into your mind. inhale through nose
  39. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  40. 6s Breathe out and relax your hands completely. exhale through mouth
  41. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  42. 4s Breathe in quiet energy for the day. inhale through nose
  43. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  44. 6s Breathe out softly, keeping your posture steady. exhale through mouth
  45. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  46. 4s Breathe in warmth and quiet calm. inhale through nose
  47. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  48. 6s Breathe out fully with a peaceful mind. exhale through mouth
  49. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  50. 4s Breathe in strength for all our classes. inhale through nose
  51. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  52. 6s Breathe out gently and smile softly. exhale through mouth
  53. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  54. 4s Breathe in clarity and readiness. inhale through nose
  55. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  56. 6s Breathe out softly and stay present. exhale through mouth
  57. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  58. 4s Breathe in light and feel refreshed. inhale through nose
  59. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  60. 6s Breathe out all worries into the room. exhale through mouth
  61. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  62. 4s Breathe in quiet joy for learning. inhale through nose
  63. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  64. 6s Breathe out slowly and rest your shoulders. exhale through mouth
  65. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  66. 4s Breathe in peace and fill your chest. inhale through nose
  67. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  68. 6s Breathe out fully and soften your feet. exhale through mouth
  69. 6s (silence) pause calm
  70. 4s Breathe in focus and sit up tall. inhale through nose
  71. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  72. 6s Breathe out gently into quiet stillness. exhale through mouth
  73. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  74. 4s Breathe in stillness for our morning. inhale through nose
  75. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  76. 6s Breathe out long and relax your jaw. exhale through mouth
  77. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  78. 4s Breathe in peace one final time. inhale through nose
  79. 4s (silence) hold breath gently
  80. 6s Breathe out completely through your mouth. exhale through mouth
  81. 6s (silence) pause calmly
  82. 6s Feel your whole body calm and ready. sit quietly in chair
  83. 6s Slowly open your eyes when you feel ready. open eyes slowly
  84. 6s We are relaxed, calm, and ready to learn. sit attentive in desk

The room repeats: We are focused, calm, and ready to learn together.

The words

In its own language, and what it means

Original

深呼吸，吐氣，我們準備好開始學習了。

Shēn hūxī, tǔqì, wǒmen zhǔnbèi hǎo kāishǐ xuéxí le.

What it means

These breathing exercises help students settle their bodies after early morning tasks like cleaning and assemblies. By focusing on breathing in calm air and blowing out slow breaths, students calm their minds and focus on learning.

Where it comes from

Original reprinted unaltered

The body

How to sit or stand for it

Posture

  • sit upright in desk
  • feet flat on floor
  • hands placed gently on lap
Leading it

So the room follows you

Worth knowing before you lead

  1. Taiwanese elementary students arrive by 7:40 AM for morning activities, including classroom cleaning and homeroom assemblies.
  2. Morning breathing exercises help young students transition smoothly from physical morning duties to sitting quietly at their desks.
  3. Simple sensory metaphors like smelling a flower and blowing out a candle make breathing exercises easy for Class 1-5 students to follow.
  4. Deep, mindful breathing helps lower morning jitters, improves focus, and builds long-term resilience.
  5. Integrating daily breathing practices supports social-emotional learning and emotional regulation in primary school classrooms.
  6. Leading a breathing exercise requires a calm, warm voice with clear six-to-ten-word instructions.
Greeting 早安！ Zǎo'ān! Good morning!
Thanks 謝謝大家 Xièxiè dàjiā Thank you, everyone
Closing 準備上課 Zhǔnbèi shàngkè Ready for class
Say it right

Words in the script

Mindfulness
MIND-fuhl-ness

Paying peaceful attention to your body, breath, and thoughts in the present moment.

Resilience
ri-ZIL-yuhnss

The ability to recover quickly and bounce back when faced with difficult challenges.

Transition
tran-ZISH-uhn

Moving smoothly from one activity or location to another.

About this piece

Why this, and how it is done

Leading a morning focus exercise helps your classmates settle down and prepare their minds for a full day of learning. In Taiwan, primary students arrive at school early for tasks like reading, cleaning, and morning assemblies. Transitioning from active morning duties to sitting quietly in class can sometimes feel fast. This breathing routine gives your room a gentle reset before your first lesson begins.

You can choose from three timing options based on how much time your teacher provides. Use the three-minute version for a quick refresh, the five-minute version for standard homeroom sessions, or the ten-minute version for dedicated mindfulness time. Speak in a clear, slow voice and follow the exact line timing so everyone can breathe together comfortably.

About this piece

  • Elementary school in Taiwan officially begins at 8:00 AM, but students usually arrive by 7:40 AM.
  • Before the first class period, students complete reading, attend assemblies, or clean classroom areas.
  • Cleaning responsibilities build early morning routine habits and personal responsibility.
  • The Ministry of Education supports student mental wellness through social-emotional curriculum efforts.
  • Mindfulness exercises like mindful breathing help children transition smoothly from physical activity to sitting in class.
  • Simple imagery such as smelling a flower or blowing a candle helps primary students track their breath easily.

How it is done

  • Taiwan: Elementary school students arrive by 7:40 AM for activities like reading, assemblies, or cleaning before classes start at 8:00 AM. Mindfulness practices, including breathing exercises, are being integrated into the social-emotional curriculum.

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