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Mental Health

Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community. The mental health of children and the adults that care for them is essential for school readiness.

Climb the Ladder

Use this video to discover how to stretch your arms, shoulders, and back by climbing a pretend ladder. 

All FlexM

Use this video to find out how to go through six different standing stretches. 

Searching Eagles

In this video, find out how to stretch your spine while in a standing position. 

Squishing Oranges

Use this video to discover how to stretch your feet, ankles, and legs by pretending to squish oranges. 

Turning Doorknobs

In this video, learn how to stretch your wrists, arms, and shoulders by pretending to turn doorknobs. 

Bear Claws

This video guides you through stretches for your hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders by pretending to be a bear climbing a tree. 

Finger Stretches

Watch this video to find out how to stretch your hands and fingers. 

All Hands

Use this video to guide you through five different stretches for your fingers and hands. 

Stir the Pot

In this video, find out how to do hand stretches by pretending to stir a pot.

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