The problem
Balloon breath is a classroom staple: belly expands on inhale, soft exhale on the way out. Without a visual, many kids puff their cheeks or breathe too fast.
Why this helps
Cloud Keeper turns exhale into play—gentle breath moves clouds across the sky. The image matches balloon breath: big belly in, long breath out. Touch mode works if microphones are off.
Teacher instructions
- Teach hands-on-belly once before the game.
- Gather students where they can see the screen.
- Launch Cloud Keeper and demonstrate one slow cloud.
- Invite the class to try three clouds together.
- Transition to the next activity: “Balloons down, eyes on me.”
“Pretend your tummy is a balloon. Breathe in—balloon big. Breathe out—blow the cloud slowly across the sky. Not a race. Three clouds together.”
Classroom adaptation
Pre-K–K
Teacher controls the screen; kids mirror your breath standing at carpet.
1–2
Pairs take turns at the board while others breathe at desks.
Calm corner
Bookmark on a tablet with headphones for individual breaks.
Use this routine school-wide
Download the toolkit, try whole-class sync, or request a pilot.