Without education there is no evolution, if children do not learn that gender, race or religion are not a reason for discrimination, there will never be footing. As long as they exist girls in the world who are forced to marry against their willAs long as there are women forced to satisfy the desires of men with their bodies, as long as there is only one woman or girl who cannot raise her voice to defend her rights, it will be necessary to celebrate International Women's Day.
Something that without a doubt, in the century we are in, should not happen. Therefore, the only option is education, raise the children of today to learn to respect to all people equally. So that they are better people, more supportive, empathetic, generous and respectful and above all, so that in the future there will be no differences between men and women for a simple reason of gender.
Talking to children about such serious issues is not easy, because unfortunately inequality is so normalized that for little ones this is normal. But it is never too late to start, from the game, with activities adapted to their age and their understanding, we can offer them a great lesson. Today is International Women's Day And to celebrate it with the little ones, what better idea than to do some crafts.
Crafts for International Women's Day
Crafts are the natural form of expression for children. Through manual activities, children develop their creativity, their imagination and something that is even more important, your feelings and your emotions. In an age in which it is difficult to verbalize what you feel, using the manual arts as a method of expression is the best option.
Today we leave you these craft ideas for International Women's Day. In this way, you can talk naturally with your children about what this day means and why it is important to vindicate yourself anyway.
A mural to hang on the balcony
One of the symbols of the Covid pandemic is undoubtedly the rainbow, which for many months served to give a message of encouragement and hope to all people. The children immediately understood that painting those rainbows and hanging them in the windows, it was a way of showing the same feeling. On this occasion, what we are going to hang on the windows are the hands of the whole family.
You only need a large card or a few white sheets. Place liquid purple paint in a large container. You just have to paint the palms of the hands with the purple paint and bring them to the cardboard or the folios. When all the hands are shaped, let the cardboard dry and hang the protest poster on your terrace or in the windows.
A mural with important women in history
History is replete with women who changed the world, with his scientific discoveries, with his research, for his dedication to those most in need, for his fight for women's rights, etc. What better way to recognize the work of one of those women who changed the world with a mural. This is the best time to talk to children about one of these great women.
Because in addition to creating a mural and having a very entertaining and fun craft time, your sons and daughters will learn that they can be anything they want. Regardless of their gender, they just need to work, fight and strive to achieve all their goals. Just as important women such as Clara Campoamor, Marie Curie, Hipatia de Alejandría, Chimamanda, Malala Yousafzai, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks or Amelia Earhart did, to name just a few of the best known.
The fight for women's rights is not a matter of a single day, because we are women every day, because Without women there is no life, because if we stop, the world stops.