9 Children’s Books That Celebrate Gender Equality
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Save the Children shares children’s books that promote gender equality this month and all year round.
School closings, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the world’s leading expert on childhood, we’re sharing these relaxation techniques for kids that are part of our global Healing and Education through the Arts (HEART) program for children living in stressful situations.
Join your child in trying the Lazy Cat, the Turtle, the Lemon or all of these relaxation activities! Download a PDF version of these relaxation exercises here.
This is a simple relaxation technique that encourages deep breathing.
Pretend you have a nice smelling flower in one hand and a slow burning candle in the other.
This relaxation exercise releases muscle tension. Pretend you have a lemon in your hand.
This exercise releases muscle tension.
Pretend you are a lazy cat that just woke up from a lovely long nap.
This exercise releases muscle tension.
Pretend you are a feather floating through the air for about ten seconds.
This exercise releases muscle tension and massages your hands.
Make your own stress ball(s) by filling balloons with dry lentils or rice.
This exercise releases muscle tension.
Pretend you are a turtle going for a slow, relaxed turtle walk.
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