Body Awareness and Breathing Reflection
Calming activity where children practice controlled breathing while exploring how exercise affects their body
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About This Activity
Calming activity where children practice controlled breathing while exploring how exercise affects their body
Quick Info
low
25
Any size suitable for group sitting
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Reception
Suitable Sports
Intro to PE
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Activity Type
Cool Down
Values
Self-Control
Cooperation
Respect
Equipment
No Equipment
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Decision Making
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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