Unit 72 Stop Yawning!

W: Stop yawning, Jason!

B: I'm sorry, Ms.

Terry. I can't help it!

W: You can!

You yawn because your lungs need more oxygen. When you need more oxygen, you open your mouth wide and take in a lot of air.

B: What can I do to stop yawning?

W: You should go outside into the fresh air and breathe deeply.

Then you won't need to yawn anymore. Your lungs will have lots of oxygen.

B: We just came in from recess, so why am I yawning?

W: Are you tired?

Being tired also makes you yawn. This is because your body needs rest. Oxygen helps your body rest. Sleeping rests your body and makes you take long, deep breaths.

B: Then, why do I yawn when I am bored, Ms.

Terry?

W: Well, Jason, when you are bored, you are probably not breathing deeply enough.

The best way to stop yawning from boredom is to do something interesting. If you can't do that, try taking deep breaths. This will not stop the boredom, but it will help you stop yawning.