# Smell the flower, blow the candle

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Sit together and breathe in slowly through the nose as if smelling a flower, then blow out slowly as if blowing out a birthday candle\. Hold up one finger as the candle so there is something to aim at\. Do three rounds when everyone is calm, so it feels familiar when a day gets bumpy\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 3–6 years
- Duration: 5 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Home
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

A slow breath gives your child a simple thing to do with their body when feelings are big\.

## Benefit

Calming down

## Materials

No special materials listed.

## Safety note

Use a finger, a paper candle, or a pinwheel, never a real lit candle\. Keep the breaths gentle rather than big, have your child sit, and stop if they feel dizzy\.