Pride is something to celebrate all year round, but Pride Month reminds us that it’s important to embrace love, acceptance, and diversity. 

We need to champion all children’s wellbeing, build their mental strength, and promote positivity in every way possible. 

Our vision at Mind Marvels is to empower children to become the best versions of themselves, so let’s consider how Pride Month can inspire us to make that happen! 

What is Pride Month?

Pride Month is dedicated to honouring the LGBTQ+ community, celebrating their identities, and acknowledging their struggles and their wins. It all began with the Stonewall Uprising in June 1969, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States. Pride Month is globally observed with parades, events, and activities promoting visibility, equality, and unity.

Why Promote Positivity?

At Mind Marvels’ core, we believe that promoting positivity is necessary to improve children’s overall wellbeing: 

Embrace Differences: Teach children that differences in gender identity and sexual orientation are natural and beautiful.

Build Empathy: Show children the power of empathy and understanding towards others, regardless of their background or identity.

Stand Up Against Bullying: Equip children with the tools to recognise and combat discrimination and bullying in all forms.

Mindful Activities for Promoting Positivity

Here are some activities and ideas Mind Marvels suggests for promoting positivity during Pride Month:

1. Storytime with Diverse Characters: Introduce children to books that feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes. This helps them see diverse perspectives and normalise differences.
2. Create Rainbow Art: Get creative with arts and crafts and make rainbow-themed art projects to symbolise diversity and inclusion.
3. Learn About LGBTQ+ Heroes: Teach children about historical figures or modern-day heroes from the LGBTQ+ community who have made a positive impact.
4. Celebrate with Pride Colors: Have a dress-up day, during which children can wear clothes or accessories in rainbow colours to show support and solidarity.
5. Try Rainbow Breaths: Start with your arms at the side of your body, raise them as you breathe in and lower them as you breathe out. You can add emotions for each colour of the rainbow: red for anger, yellow for happiness, etc. 

By supporting Pride Month, we reinforce our dedication to creating safe, inclusive spaces where every child feels valued and accepted. 

Our vision at Mind Marvels is to empower children to become the best versions of themselves.

This Pride Month, join us in promoting positivity and celebrating diversity. We can teach our children that love is love and kindness knows no bounds. 

In the words of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States: “Hope will never be silent.” We echo this sentiment by promoting positivity and acceptance daily.

Happy Pride Month from Mind Marvels!