5-5-5 Breathing Exercise
At home, Matilda’s parents are negligent and aren’t involved in things that Matilda is interested in, for example, Matilda’s love for books. At school, things aren’t so cruisy for Matilda either. Although Matilda’s teacher Miss Honey is a lovely and encouraging teacher, the headmistress, The Trunchbull, creates havoc at the school. The kids at the school put up with the terror The Trunchbull spreads. Matilda explains that the kids dare not tell their parents how cruel The Trunchbull actually is because her actions are so horrifying that no adult will probably believe them. These incidents at school are bringing big emotions such as fear to Matilda and other kids at the school.
Last week, in a group we discussed what are few things we can do to take a break when we experience big feelings and emotions. One of the things we can do is take deep breaths. Next try this 5-5-5 breathing exercise with the group and see how you feel.
5-5-5 Breathing Exercise
Step 1: Take a deep breath in through your nose and breathe out from your mouth. Repeat 5 times.
Step 2: Take a deep breath in through your nose. Hold your breath for 5 seconds and breathe out. Repeat 5 times.
Step 3: Take a deep breath in through your nose. Hold your break for 5 seconds and while you do that think about what you are grateful for today and breathe out. Repeat 5 times.
Download the 5-5-5 Breathing Exercise printable.
