What this lesson teaches
Children learn to control their breath through sensory engagement, making it easier to manage emotions. This activity helps them connect calming breaths with tangible experiences, enhancing emotional regulation.
Focus Training
Can you finish breathe with your senses in about 25 min?
Breathe with Your Senses
You will children learn to control their breath through sensory engagement, making it easier to manage emotions.
Duration25 min
Age GroupAges 9–10
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFocus Training
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The learning connection
Incorporating sensory elements taps into embodied cognition, enabling children to physically experience calming methods. This multisensory approach reduces cognitive load, making the practice of deep breathing more memorable and effective.
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1. Gather a few scented items (like orange peels, flowers, or spices). 2. Sit comfortably with your child in a quiet space. 3. Close your eyes and take a deep breath, noticing the scent. 4. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of 4, hold for 4, then exhale slowly through your mouth for 6. 5. Repeat this breathing while focusing on the scents for 5 rounds. 6. Share how you feel after each round and discuss the scents that helped you relax the most.