🌬 Fresh Air Booth – “Let Your Bear Breathe”
Goal of the Booth | Help children learn how fresh air helps keep our bodies healthy, strong, & energized.
Bible Verse | “The Spirit of God has made me, the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” — Job 33:4
Booth Setup
- Set out pinwheels, bubbles, balloons, and any other provided “air” activity materials.
- Set up a flat table space for the balloon cup race activity.
- Place cups and balloons at each station so families can easily participate.
- Ensure space for families to move, breathe, and play together.
How the Booth Runs
- Welcome children and families warmly to the booth.
- Invite families to explore simple breathing and air-based activities with their bear.
- Guide families through blowing pinwheels and making bubbles.
- Lead a balloon cup race where parents and kids compete side-by-side:
- Each person uses a balloon to blow air and move a cup across the table.
- The goal is to get the cup to the finish line using only air from the balloon.
- Encourage laughter, cheering, and friendly competition between parent and child.
- Remind families to take slow, deep breaths together during the experience.
- When the activity is complete, place a star sticker on the child’s completion circle in their passport.
Conversation Starters | Use simple questions like:
- “How does fresh air make your body feel?”
- “What happens when you take a deep breath?”
- “Where do you like to go to get fresh air?”
- “How can your bear enjoy fresh air too?”
Key Teaching Points | Volunteers can naturally share simple facts like:
- Fresh air helps our bodies feel energized and refreshed.
- Breathing deeply helps our bodies relax and stay calm.
- Spending time outdoors is good for our physical and mental health.
- Moving and playing outside helps us stay strong and happy.
- Taking breaks for fresh air helps our bodies reset and feel better.
Key Teaching Point | Remind families: “Fresh air helps our bodies and minds stay healthy and happy!” 🌬
Volunteer Tips
- Keep the tone light, playful, and energetic.
- Encourage safe, friendly competition between parents and kids.
- Help reset cups quickly between groups to keep flow moving.
- Celebrate participation, laughter, and teamwork.