Breath Awareness Lesson Plan for KS1 and KS2 | 4-7 year olds and 8 years +

Overview   

These engaging lesson plans introduce young children to the fundamentals of breath awareness through playful, age-appropriate activities.   

There are two separate plans for the two age groups with inspirational facts about breathing and the science behind why breathwork is effective.

By developing mindful breathing skills, children gain valuable tools for self-regulation, calm, and focus that they can use both at school and at home.    

Learning Objectives

To help children notice and understand their own breathing patterns To teach simple breathing techniques that support emotional regulation and concentration To encourage children to use breath awareness as a calming strategy in daily life To create a shared language around breathing between school and home.