Goodbye Breath

Wellness Quick tips for Children
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

End-of-day transitions can be emotional, especially for young children.
This ritual creates closure without rushing.

How to Use This Activity

  • Gather the children at the end of the day.

  • Take one deep breath together.

  • Say: “We did our best today.”

  • Optional: children repeat or choose a gesture (hand to heart, quiet wave).

Why This Matters

Children need emotional closure, not just dismissal routines.
This helps them leave the classroom feeling safe.

Closing Reflection

When we close the day gently, children carry calm with them.

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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