Kids' corner · Comic No 10
Clara and the joy of moving
A comic to help children discover what moving does for their body, their concentration and their sleep, and to find an activity they enjoy every day.
- 4 pages
- To read together
- Physical activity
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Page 1 — Why move?
1. I’m not a champion…
- The child: “Sports aren’t for me… I never win!”
- Clara: “You can move to have fun and take care of yourself, without winning a competition.”
2. My heart is training
- Clara: “When you move regularly, you build your endurance and take care of your heart.”
3. My muscles and bones
- Clara: “Running, jumping and climbing help make your muscles and bones stronger.”
4. I’m learning to move better
- The child: “Look, I can keep my balance!”
- Clara: “You’re also building your coordination and your skills.”
“Moving helps my body grow up healthy.”
Read together: which activity makes you laugh or gives you energy?
Page 2 — Good for my mind too
1. A moment to breathe
- Clara: “Moving can help reduce stress and help you feel better.”
- The child: “I love this time with Mom!”
2. My attention too
- Text box: “Physical activity can help concentration.”
- The child: “After my break, I go back to my drawing.”
3. Move by day, sleep at night
- Text box: “Moving regularly can also improve sleep quality.”
- The mother: “And in the evening, we keep our routine to rest.”
4. Moments to share
- Speech bubble: “Shall we make up a game together?”
- Clara: “Moving is also a chance to play and build connections.”
“I discover what makes me feel good.”
Read together: how do you feel after moving?
Page 3 — A little bit all through my day
1. The 60-minute guide
- Clara: “From ages 5 to 17, we aim for at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity.”
- The child: “Games that make you breathe faster!”
2. At different times
- Text box: “Dancing: 15 min; tag: 20 min; biking: 25 min.”
- The child: “I can spread them out over my day!”
- Text box: “15 + 20 + 25 = 60 minutes”
3. I mix up my activities
- Clara: “At least 3 days a week, add energetic games and activities that strengthen muscles and bones.”
4. Between games, I move too
- Clara: “Also move more gently during the day and take active breaks when you sit for a long time.”
“Every chance to move counts.”
Read together: at what times of your day could you move?
Page 4 — I find what I like
1. No need to be on a team
- The child: “I love dancing!”
- Clara: “Dancing, playing ball, walking fast or biking… You get to choose!”
2. Everyone in their own way
- Clara: “Games can be adapted to everyone’s abilities and wishes.”
- A friend: “We make up our own rules together!”
3. I take care of myself
- Speech bubble: “I drink water, I take breaks and I wear the right protective gear, like a bike helmet.”
4. My idea for today
- Clara: “What activity makes you want to move today?”
- The child: “Shall we start with a ball game?”
“The best start: an activity I enjoy!”
Read together: which activity would you like to try this week?
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For parents: good to know
- For ages 5 to 17, the Government of Québec recommends at least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, activities that strengthen muscles and bones at least 3 times a week, several hours of light activity and active breaks to interrupt long periods of sitting.
- The Canadian guidelines add vigorous activities at least 3 days a week, no more than 2 hours a day of recreational screen time, and 9 to 11 hours of sleep a night from ages 5 to 13 (8 to 10 hours from ages 14 to 17).
- According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, physical activity strengthens the heart and lungs, improves balance and coordination, helps reduce stress and can improve mood, concentration and sleep quality.
- To play safely, Health Canada advises having children drink plenty of water before and during play, wear proper, well-fitted equipment such as a bike helmet, and warm up for at least five minutes.
- The Canadian guidelines stress variety: different activities and different settings.
Sources: Government of Québec, Recommandations en matière d’activité physique (in French, updated October 17, 2025); Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Directives canadiennes en matière de mouvement sur 24 heures pour les enfants et les jeunes (in French, PDF); Public Health Agency of Canada, Activité physique : Soyez actifs pour votre santé (in French, modified May 27, 2026); Health Canada, Sports : jouez prudemment (in French, modified December 8, 2025). Consulted on October 21, 2026.
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