Ready Set Focus Slides
Kindergarten Focus Routine
3-Minute Warm-Up
Whole Class Game
Ready, Set, Focus!
Wake up our minds, calm down our bodies, and get 100% ready to learn!
1. Freeze
2. Breathe
3. Listen
4. Look
Step 1
Freeze and Focus!
Body Control
Wiggle Your Sillies!
Shake your hands! Wiggle your toes! Shake, shake, shake in your spot!
Teacher Cue: "Shake it out!"
3, 2, 1... FREEZE!
Turn into a frozen superhero statue! No moving, no talking, hands calm.
Hold still for 5 seconds!
Feet on floor
Hands in lap or still
Statue eyes looking front
Step 2
Big Balloon Breathing
Calm Body
Breathe In
Through your nose!
Make your belly grow big like a giant colorful balloon.
Slow Breath Out
Through your mouth: "Psssshh"
Gently blow all the air out of the balloon.
Let's take 3 gentle breaths together:
Breath 1
Breath 2
Breath 3
Step 3
Listening Ears Turn ON!
Sound Detective
Click On!
Reach up with two fingers:
"Click, click!" turn both ears on.
Voice Off!
Zip your lips gently:
"Zzzip!" keep all words safe inside.
Secret Sound
Listen quietly:
Can you hear the teacher's secret chime?
Our Quiet Echo Signal:
Teacher: "Open your ears!"
Class: "We are all ears!"
Step 4
Look and Notice Challenge!
Detective Eyes
Use silent detective eyes to find the 3 special objects below!
When you spot each one, point your finger quietly without saying a word.
Target 1
The Golden Star
Bright and shiny!
Target 2
The Open Book
Ready for story time!
Target 3
The Red Pencil
Ready to create!
👀 Eyes on the Screen • 🤫 Voices Silent • 👆 Pointing Quietly
Mission Accomplished
100% Focused!
We Are Ready to Learn!
Look at our wonderful kindergarten team ready for today's big adventure!
Body
Calm & Still
Breathing
Slow & Relaxed
Ears
Listening On
Eyes
Looking Front