What this lesson teaches
This exercise teaches children how to control their breathing, which helps enhance focus and calmness. By visualizing their breath like a balloon, children make the abstract concept of breathing more tangible and fun.
Focus Training
Can you finish inflate and focus breathing in about 15 min?
Inflate and Focus Breathing
You will this exercise teaches children how to control their breathing, which helps enhance focus and calmness.
Duration15 min
Age GroupAges 3–5
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFocus Training
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The learning connection
Using embodied cognition, children physically engage their bodies while focusing on their breath. This connection between breathing and movement helps reduce cognitive load, making it easier to focus on tasks.
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1. Sit comfortably with legs crossed and hands on your belly. 2. Inhale deeply through your nose, expanding your belly like a balloon. 3. Hold your breath for a count of 3. 4. Slowly exhale through your mouth, deflating the balloon. 5. Repeat 5 times, counting each inhale and exhale. 6. Share how you feel after the exercise — are you more relaxed?