What this lesson teaches
Deep breathing helps children regulate their emotions and enhance focus. This activity transforms breathing into a visualization game, linking physical actions to a calming effect.
Focus Training
Can you finish breath of calm in about 15 min?
Breath of Calm
You will deep breathing helps children regulate their emotions and enhance focus.
Duration15 min
Age GroupAges 3–5
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFocus Training
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The learning connection
Embodied cognition shows that when children visualize the balloon rising while breathing deeply, they create a cognitive link between their breath and relaxation. This connection helps them manage stress and enhances their concentration.
Try it with your learner
1. Inflate a balloon and let it go to demonstrate how it rises. 2. Sit comfortably with your family in a quiet space. 3. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, imagining the balloon rising. 4. Slowly exhale, imagining your worries floating away. 5. Repeat this for 5 breaths, focusing on the balloon's movement. 6. Share how you feel after the exercise with your family.