Rest and relaxation

The benefits of rest and relaxation

The benefits of rest and relaxation include:

• health and wellbeing
• self-help skills.

UNCRC

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have the right to relax (article 31).

NQS

Rest and relaxation aligns with the National Quality Standard: Each child’s wellbeing and comfort is provided for, including appropriate opportunities to meet each child’s need for rest and relaxation (2.1.1).

Learning opportunities

Explore types of rest and relaxation

Children can learn about different types of rest and relaxation:

• meditating
• mindfulness
• relaxation
• rest
• sleep.