This exercise is sung by pupils at a primary school in Slovenia to improve concentration and focus. The song is about a hat with three holes, and each time it is sung the words are substituted with hand gestures until the whole song is communicated non-verbally. Singing and gesturing the song provides pupils a short mental break while working on focus, being present, and having fun.

1. MOJ KLOBUK IMA 3 LUKNJE
EXERCISE FOR CONCENTRATION AND FOCUS
KOLEZIJA PRIMARY SCHOOL, LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
DESCRIPTION:
Pupils sing a short
song about a hat
which has 3 holes
inside. Then they sing
it again several times
and every time instead
of singing the words
they substitute them
with a hand gesture. At
the end the whole
song is „sang“ nearly
almost just by hand
gestures.
My hat has 3 holes
3 holes has my hat
If it didn‘t have 3 holes
It woudn‘t be my hat

2. GOALS:
• Children regain their focus and concentration
• Pupils get a chance to take a short break during their mental
• Being in the moment
• Having a little fun