My 3 Go-To Games to Help Children Build Focus πŸ’œ


Hello BlissYogaSG Community! πŸ’œ

As part of our BlissYogaSG community, I love sharing practical tips and insights to support children's focus, confidence and holistic well-being through yoga, mindfulness and purposeful play.

One thing I've learnt from nearly a decade of working with children is that before we can teach, we need to engage.

Whether we're teaching yoga, mindfulness or any other activity, if children aren't engaged and attentive, meaningful learning becomes much harder.

Focus isn't something we can simply demand from children. We need to connect with their energy and create opportunities to develop it.

One of my favourite ways of doing this in my Kids Yoga & Mindfulness classes is through purposeful play!

And the best part? These games aren't limited to yoga sessions. They can also be used in schools or at home to help children settle and prepare for activities that require attention and concentration.

This week on my Instagram, I shared 3 simple focus games that I regularly use in my classes. I thought I'd share them with you here too!

3 Simple Focus Games to Try With Children (Game link in the end)

1. Stop, Jump & Clap πŸ‘

A fun movement-based game where children listen carefully and respond to different instructions.

Supports listening, attention, impulse control and coordination.

2. Sound & Focus Challenge πŸ””

Encourage children to listen mindfully to different sounds and notice what they hear.

Supports auditory attention, mindful listening and concentration.

3. Quiet Challenge 🀫

Invite children to explore moments of stillness and silence in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

Supports self-awareness, self-regulation and the ability to settle.

But here's something I always emphasise when training kids yoga teachers:

It's not just WHAT activities we teach, but WHY we choose them and HOW we teach them.

When we understand the purpose behind an activity, we can use play more intentionally to support children's physical, emotional and social development.

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​Check the instagram link here for all 3 games here.

With warmth,
​Parul Chaturvedi​
Founder, BlissYogaSG
Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Trainer


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​Parul Chaturvedi​
Founder & Lead Trainer | BlissYogaSG
Kids, Teens & Special Needs Yoga & Mindfulness


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