Dorothy wept bitterly when she realised she had no hope of getting back to Kansas. The Tin Woodman also cried and had to be wiped and oiled to prevent him rusting.
Explore these websites and videos to find out more about crying.
Have you ever laughed so much that you have cried? Why do you think people see crying as a sad thing when it can also be a happy thing?
Let’s find out more about tears. What are they and how do they form?
Did you know there are three kinds of tears?
Have you ever heard people saying that boys shouldn’t cry or show too much emotion? In the past male tears have been seen as a sign of weakness.
Why do some people say boys shouldn’t cry?
Do you agree that crying often makes you feel better? Why?
Crying is good for your mental and physical health.
Challenge yourself!
Your school has asked you to make poster explaining why it is ok to cry. Use the information you have learned above to help you.
You can also look at the Help with Challenges page to come up with your own crying challenge.
