Blow Me the Feather

In pairs at a table, children blow a feather back and forth and steer it around obstacles. It builds breath control, aiming, and shared play.

How to play

1. In pairs, each pair at a table, one child on each side (1 min).
2. We set a feather in the middle and blow it back and forth across the table (3 min).
3. We make a little goal with two blocks on each side and blow the feather in, cheering together (3 min).
4. We put blocks in the middle as obstacles and the feather has to go around them (3 min).
5. We switch partners and play again (2 min).
6. We tidy up the blocks and feathers (1 min).

Rules

• I blow the feather toward my partner.
• The feather only moves by blowing.
• We wait for it to arrive before blowing back.
• I don't blow in my partner's face.

Variations

Adaptations

• Motor-impaired: the table is adjusted to wheelchair height.
• Autism: a familiar partner and turns marked with a "my turn" card.
• Weaker breath: a cardboard fan to move the feather.

Learning goals

• Aim a breath at a target.
• Adjust strength so the feather stays on the table.
• Take turns with a partner.

Equipment for a class of 25

• plumas: 14
• mesas: 7
• bloques de construcción: 28

Teacher tip

If you use straws, one per child with names on them. Crouch to their level to demonstrate: faces need to be low near the table for the breath to push.

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