What does it mean to focus?

The apple orchard was certainly a highlight of our week but something else that's important to share is how we've been talking about what it means to focus- to be thinking about just one thing.  As a part of the mindfulness work I do with the children we've discussed that our brains learn best when they are calm and quiet.  We've talked about thoughts being like bubbles that float in and out and sometimes you need to let go of all the thought bubbles that aren't about what you're doing "right NOW".  These photos struck me because they show not only what focusing can look like, but also the proud feeling that can result from a period of focused, concentrated effort.