The Secret Air-Lock
Box Breathing Challenge
A breathing activity using a short breath hold and a 5-4-3-2-1 countdown.
HOW LONG
3 cycles.
Complete the breathing sequence at a comfortable pace.
MAKE ITÂ PLAYFUL
Pretend the brief breath hold is a secret air-lock before a 5-4-3-2-1 rocket launch.
WHEN TO STOP
Stop if your child becomes dizzy, breathless, uncomfortable or distressed.
What to Notice
- Sequence:
Can your child follow each part of the activity? - Breathing:
Can they return to a comfortable breath after the hold? - Comfort:
Does the activity remain comfortable? - Response:
Does your child remain comfortable throughout the activity?
What to PractiseÂ
- Following the sequence:
Practise breathing in, breathing out, holding briefly, then breathing in again. - Breathing awareness:
Notice each part of the breathing sequence. - Counting:
Use the 5-4-3-2-1 countdown to guide the activity.
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