Nature Rhythmsa card deck for movement, breath & gentle regulation
Card DeckA playful, nature-inspired tool that invites kids to move, stretch, breathe, listen, and imagine themselves as part of the natural world — discovering, card by card, what helps them feel present, steady, and connected.
Instant digital download · print at home, at your practice, or in the classroom
Go on — draw a card
This is exactly how the deck works in session, in the classroom, or at home. Draw a card, notice the animal or the element of nature on it, and try it out together.
- 🐾 What animal, plant, or part of nature do you see?
- 🎐 How might it move, sound, grow, or rest?
- 🌬️ Can you copy it with your body, voice, or breath?
Hey there,
I made this deck as a playful, nature-inspired tool to support movement, curiosity, and gentle regulation. Each card invites children to connect with the natural world by moving, stretching, breathing, listening, or imagining themselves as part of nature. Through these simple experiences, children can discover what helps them feel more present, steady, and connected.
There is no right or wrong way to use these cards. You might choose one card for a quick movement break, combine several into a playful routine, or simply follow the child's curiosity. The goal is not perfect movement, but creating opportunities for exploration, connection, and moments of regulation through play.
These cards can be integrated into play therapy, EMDR, occupational therapy, classrooms, family sessions, or everyday moments at home. Whether you are helping a child settle, energize, or reconnect with themselves, the rhythms of nature offer simple, meaningful ways to support the nervous system.
Take care, Jackie Flynn EdS, LMHC-S, RPT-S™, RST-C/T · EMDR Playground™
How to use this card deck
- What animal, plant, or part of nature do you see?
- How might it move, sound, grow, or rest?
- Can you copy what it is doing with your body, voice, or breath?
- How does it feel when you try it?
- Is there anything you notice about yourself while you move like nature?
There is no right or wrong way to explore the card. 🌿
A peek inside the deck
52 hand-illustrated cards, each pairing a creature or element of nature with a simple, embodied invitation.
...and 42 more cards to move, breathe, stretch, and settle with.
Made to travel with you
Slip it into a session bag, a classroom shelf, or a kitchen drawer — wherever a child needs a moment to move and settle.
Play Therapy
Warm-ups, grounding, and embodied play
EMDR
Movement breaks & nervous-system support
Occupational Therapy
Sensory & motor exploration
Classrooms
Quick resets between lessons
Home & Family
Everyday moments of connection
52 printable cards. One gentle deck.
Download instantly, print at home or at your office, and start using the cards in your very next session or afternoon.
- 🌿 52 illustrated, printable cards (PDF)
- 🌿 "How to Use This Deck" reflection card included
- 🌿 Designed for play therapy, EMDR, OT, classrooms & home
- 🌿 Print as many copies as you need, again and again