Yorkship Healthy Lion Cub reporters | Healthy Lion third-grade Cub reporters shared their opinions on why kids should have access to the arts when it comes to reducing stress.
Research from Harvard Medical School says participating in activities such as art or music or attending a play or concert can have healing powers and improve your mood, the students learned.
Stress is what you feel when you’re worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry can make your body feel bad. You might feel angry, frustrated, sad, scared, or afraid, says KidsHealth.org, a health website.
When asked what causes stress, several Cub reporters said their siblings.
Other reporters said schoolwork, especially taking tests, causes anxiety. Some of the other responses were speaking in front of the class, getting in trouble with their parents, and being bullied in school.
Four ways to calm down when you’re feeling stressed are: deep breathing, arts and crafts, music, and dance, say researchers.
Some reporters shared other ways to reduce stress. They include playing with fidgets and Legos, taking a nap, going outside to get fresh air, and playing their favorite sports.
Illustration by Franklin, 6th grade, Adaire, 2025-26.
