Feather breathing with children is a simple and effective mindfulness technique that can help children calm their minds and bodies. This practice can involve both imagining that they are holding a feather or using a real / paper feather and children using their breath to keep them floating in the air.
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Teaching children this technique can be a fun and interactive way to introduce them to mindfulness and help them manage their emotions and stress levels. You’ll find a few different options on how to try out the feather breaths technique plus a free page of paper feathers you can cut out and use.
How to Practice Feather Breathing without a Feather
To practice feather breathing with children without a feather, start by explaining that they will be imagining the feather and how they can use their breath to keep it floating.
Encourage them to take slow, deep breaths in through their nose and out through their mouth, visualizing the feather gently rising and falling with each breath.
You can also incorporate gentle movements, such as lifting their arms on the inhale and lowering them on the exhale, to make the practice more engaging.
Feather Breathing with Children with a Feather
To practice feather breathing with a child, you can start by giving them a feather to hold. I like to bring a selection and let the child choose which one they like. You can get lots of lovely feathers from craft shops. Just be careful the child does not suck the feather into their mouths. An alternative is to use paper feathers, you can download me free page of feathers and cute them out.
Ask the child to take a deep breath in through their nose while imagining they are smelling a flower, then slowly exhale through their mouth as if they are blowing out a candle. As they breathe out, they can gently blow on the feather to make it move.
At this point the children really love watching the feather float to the floor and always get so much joy from this simple activity.
This activity can help children focus on their breathing, slow down their heart rate, and promote a sense of calm. With time and practice, feather breathing can become a valuable tool for helping children navigate their emotions and find moments of calm amidst the chaos of everyday life. I hope you enjoy this activity – Emma
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