Hello gardeners! We are thrilled to announce that our calendar for the 2024/2025 school year is now officially open for bookings. Early fall presents a great opportunity to sow the seeds of You Are a Gardener® at your school, setting a positive and empowering tone for the academic year. Cultivate values of kindness, empathy, inclusivity, confidence, and resilience among your students, staff, and families. We are now booking the 2024 - 2025 school year, secure your spot today! EMAIL US AT: FLOWERS@YOUAREAGARDENER.COM Now Available for Booking 24/25 School Year: In-Person #PullYourWeeds® Student Assemblies: We recommend scheduling multiple assemblies throughout the year to help the program flourish. One-Click SEL #PullYourWeeds® Extension For Teachers: Get quick access to activities, tools, exercises, visual aids, morning meetings, games, and more to support your weekly/monthly SEL needs, all rooted in the You Are a Gardener® mindset. Family Workshops: Choose from In-Person, Virtual, or Pre-recorded presentations on simple ways to effectively integrate the You Are a Gardener® mindset at home. Our programs are rooted in empowering individuals of all ages as "gardeners," equipping them with the language, mindset, resources and tools to nurture a future generation of emotionally empowered gardeners. We have a limited number of slots available for a select amount of schools each season. Secure your spot on our schedule today! Email us at flowers@youareagardener.com READ MORE GARDENER REVIEWS --> CLICK HERE "You Are a Gardener is an excellent program with a very strong message for students. Its creator, Shanna Truffini, is a pleasure to work with! She has developed a truly inspirational program around her children's book that covers any topic or activity that an educator could think of. If you work with her and this program, you will have everything you need. Shanna is passionate about her work and her message, and as a result, she is constantly updating and adding to her material. Furthermore, Shanna is very professional – she is prompt, responsive, and organized – and she knows how to adapt her message to all age levels. I highly recommend Shanna and the You Are a Gardener program!" -Stacie Paruta, SEL Team Washington Township School District-April 2024 READ OUR SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT ON THE WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT...CLICK HERE! We are now booking the 2024 - 2025 school year, secure your spot today! Secure your spot on our 2024/2025 school year schedule and cultivate kindness, inclusivity, and resilience among students, staff, and families.

School Spotlight: Washington Township School District: A special gardener collaboration began when the talented Stacie Paruta of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Team at Washington Township School District reached out to our Gardening Team at the start of this school year. Their district was looking to introduce a positive, empowering and insping SEL program to the students, staff and families of their Brass Castle and Port Colden elementary schools. Our journey together started in January with a presentation of our One-Click #PullYourWeeds® SEL Educator extension to their SEL Team to share with their teachers, offering tools for seamless SEL implementation in classrooms. The program included mindfulness activities, grounding exercises, classroom tools, activity sheets, and more, all centered around the You Are a Gardener® vocabulary and mindset. You Are a Gardener is an excellent program with a very strong message for students. Its creator, Shanna Truffini, is a pleasure to work with! She has developed a truly inspirational program around her children's book that covers any topic or activity that an educator could think of. If you work with her and this program, you will have everything you need. Shanna is passionate about her work and her message, and as a result, she is constantly updating and adding to her material. Furthermore, Shanna is very professional – she is prompt, responsive, and organized – and she knows how to adapt her message to all age levels. I highly recommend Shanna and the You Are a Gardener program!" ~ -Stacie Paruta SEL Team Washington Township School District By early February, as we engaged with students in both schools at our first in-person #PullYourWeeds® Assembly, a strong gardener foundation had already been established. Our first assembly garnered great success, with their 500 students from kindergarten to 6th grade earning 5 Gardening Tool Badges. In March, we extended our SEL program to families with an in-person presentation, demonstrating how they could easily implement the You Are a Gardener® mindset at home. Maintaining open communication among students, teachers, and families is extremely beneficial to the program's success and empowering children. Our final program with the Washington Township School District concluded last week,  with a Gardener Culmination assembly in both of their schools. Our final #PullYourWeeds® Assembly featured a gardener’s mindset recap, a gratitude gardening tool, pulling the weeds of unkindness, core gardener values, fun and free ways to keep the program growing this summer, and concluded with a delightful guided drawing of our mascot, Foxie with our illustrator. The students and schools were recognized for their growth this year with oversized Certificates of Accomplishment, showcasing their tremendous efforts for digging into our programs. READ MORE REVIEWS OF OUR SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES & SEL PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS HERE The enthusiasm of students and the dedicated and compassionate staff at schools such as the Washington Township School District exemplify the positive influence schools can have on communities and the world. We are excited to be a part of its continued growth! Washington Township School District, you are gardeners! Thank you for this amazing journey. Read more about our experience with the students, staff and families of the Washington Township School District...click here! GET YOUR SCHOOL ON OUR SCHEDULE! School Spotlight: Washington Township School District:

The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Fairy Garden Hello Gardeners! Last week, Gardener Kelsey participated in a Fairy Garden class at Graf’s Growers in Akron, OH, accompanied by her 'little sister' from the Big Brothers Big Sisters® Program where she volunteers. She was looking for a fun, creative, hands-on way to dig into some fresh plants and embrace the arrival of spring. For those of you gardeners who are new to Fairy Gardens, a fairy garden is a miniature garden usually created in a potted plant or outdoor space, designed to evoke a whimsical and magical atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale. These gardens typically feature tiny plants, miniature accessories, and decorative elements such as miniature houses, fairy figurines, tiny furniture, pathways, bridges, and other whimsical decorations.  They can be as simple or elaborate as desired, and are popular among gardeners of all ages as a creative and imaginative gardening hobby. <> For those of you gardeners who are new to Fairy Gardens, a fairy garden is a miniature garden usually created in a potted plant or outdoor space, designed to evoke a whimsical and magical atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale. These gardens typically feature tiny plants, miniature accessories, and decorative elements such as miniature houses, fairy figurines, tiny furniture, pathways, bridges, and other whimsical decorations.  They can be as simple or elaborate as desired, and are popular among gardeners of all ages as a creative and imaginative gardening hobby. Today, Gardener Kelsey will share some of the knowledge she gained from her class and guide us in crafting our very own Fairy Gardens. What's delightful about these enchanting displays is that you can utilize an indoor potted plant or fashion a fairyland in your backyard. Gardener Kelsey's Tip: When designing Flowerpot Fairy Gardens, incorporate pathways and cozy corners to enhance the realism of the miniature elements. Gardener Kelsey at her Fairy Garden class at Graf’s Growers in Akron, OH Exploring the Relaxing and Beneficial Aspects of Creating a Fairy Garden for Emotional and Social Growth For Gardeners of All Ages: 🧚🏻‍♀️ Creating a fairy garden can be a delightful and therapeutic experience that nurtures both emotional and social well-being. The act of designing and tending to a miniature fairy world can be incredibly relaxing, allowing one to immerse themselves in a world of imagination and creativity. This creative outlet can serve as a form of self-expression, providing a sense of accomplishment and pride as the garden comes to life. 🧚🏽 Engaging in the process of building a fairy garden can also be a wonderful opportunity for social connection. Whether it's collaborating with classmates, friends or family members to design the garden together, sharing ideas with fellow fairy garden enthusiasts online, or even just discussing your creation with others, creating a fairy garden can foster a sense of community and belonging. 🧚🏿‍♂️ In addition to the personal enjoyment it brings, a fairy garden can also be a conversation starter and a source of joy for others who see it. The whimsical charm of a fairy garden can spark curiosity and wonder, opening the door to meaningful interactions and connections with those around you. Spreading seeds of creativity...Making a fairy garden is not just about creating a beautiful miniature world – it's about cultivating a sense of peace, joy, and connection that can have a positive impact on both your emotional well-being and your social relationships. Hey gardeners, did you make your very own Fairy Garden? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Fairy Garden' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! Unleash your creativity gardeners and make your own enchanting fairy garden today! Dive into this ultimate guide to learn 'How to making your own fairy garden' and sprinkle some enchantment.

Building Your Emotional Toolkit : The Essential Gardening Tools for Positive Coping: A Gardening Toolbox, aka  an emotional toolkit, comprises of various exercises, activities, and tools that gardeners can utilize to help manage their emotions. When emotions become challenging, overwhelming, or difficult, having our Gardening Tools at hand can help gardeners of all ages in growing through challenging with a positive approach. Gardening Tools help in cultivating healthy coping mechanisms that enable gardeners to move forward feeling composed, confident, and resilient. The more gardening tools we have, the better equipped we are to handle the weeds when they pop up in our gardens. Learn more about gardening tools & how you can earn Gardening Tool Badges Click Here! <> Some of our favorite Gardening Tools can include practices such as deep breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, journaling, and seeking support from loved ones. These tools serve as a reminder that just as a garden needs nurturing and care to flourish, our emotional well-being also requires attention and maintenance. By tending to our emotional gardens with intention and utilizing our gardening toolbox, we can cultivate a sense of inner peace, balance, and growth even amidst our garden’s inevitable weeds. Remember gardeners, every seed of emotion planted with mindfulness and tended with love & care has the potential to bloom into resilience and strength... You are a gardener! Click Here to explore some of our favorite Gardening Tools & start collecting Gardening Tool Badges today! Introducing children (and adults!) to a variety of 'Gardening Tools' can help gardeners deal with personal challenges when they arise. It's all about growing through what you go through! Discover the power of 'Building Your Emotional Toolkit' with essential gardening tools for positive coping. Cultivate resilience and inner growth! What are some of your favorite gardening tools? We would love to share them with our community. Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com

Join our Gardener’s Self-Love /Self-Healing Challenge to cultivate emotional growth and healing. Taking the time to dig into self-love to help nurture emotional self-healing can be a very powerful process for gardeners of all ages. Embracing self-love involves recognizing and accepting our worth and value as individuals. Self-healing is a journey that allows us to address past weeds, traumas, and negative patterns in order to grow and thrive. By prioritizing self-love and self-healing, we can cultivate a deeper sense of inner peace, resilience, and compassion towards ourselves and others. Today, we are excited to introduce a Gardener’s Self-Love /Self-Healing Challenge that gardeners of all ages can benefit from at home, in school or in a group setting. << SCROLL DOWN TO DOWNLOAD OUR FREE SELF-LOVE SELF-HEALING ACTiVITY KIT TO USE AT HOME OR IN SCHOOL, & SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO COLLECT YOUR GARDENING TOOL BADGE FOR THIS ACTIVITY!>> Reflecting on past challenges or approaching current difficult situations can allow us to tap into self-love and aid in our emotional self-healing journey. Self-love is at the root of all emotional self-healing, positive change and personal growth. Gardener’s Self-Love /Self-Healing Challenge Consider a time when you felt this specific emotion – it could be from earlier today, yesterday, this month, this year, or even decades ago. Think about a memory that naturally surfaces without digging too deeply. -Think about a time  you felt scared: Imagine yourself now -going back to yourself at that moment in time. 1. What would you tell yourself to make yourself feel safe? 2. Tell yourself about a time when you were really brave. 3. Write an inspirational quote you would tell yourself to help you get through this moment. -Think about a time  you felt angry: Imagine yourself now -going back to yourself at that moment in time. 1. What would you tell yourself to make yourself feel calm? 2. Tell yourself about a time when you felt really loved. 3. Write an inspirational quote you would tell yourself to help you get through this moment. -Think about a time  you felt sad: Imagine yourself now -going back to yourself at that moment in time. 1. What would you tell yourself to try and cheer yourself up? 2. Tell yourself about a time when you were really happy. 3. Write an inspirational quote you would tell yourself to help you get through this moment. -Think about a time  you felt left out: Imagine yourself now -going back to yourself at that moment in time. 1. What would you tell yourself to make yourself feel comforted? 2. Tell yourself about a time when you had fun in a group setting. 3. Write an inspirational quote you would tell yourself to help you get through this moment. -Think about a time  you felt embarrassed: Imagine yourself now -going back to yourself at that moment in time. 1. What would you tell yourself to help yourself feel more confident. 2. Tell yourself about a time when you felt successful. 3. 3. Write an inspirational quote you would tell yourself to help you get through this moment. After You Complete Each One: Imagine wrapping yourself in a warm hug, reassuring yourself that everything will be okay. Remind yourself that you are strong and capable of turning your weeds into seeds! Gardener’s Tips: -This activity can be extremely helpful for younger gardeners when guided with a trusted source (parent, teacher, family, counselor). But is also tremendously helpful for more mature gardeners who may need some emotional self-healing. -If using this activity in school or in a group setting, please keep in mind that many gardeners may not feel comfortable sharing their activity sheet out loud. Please be respectful of this activity. Join our Gardener’s Self-Love /Self-Healing Challenge to cultivate emotional growth and healing. Reflect, heal, and nurture self-love at any age! << CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD OUR FREE SEL PRINTABLE ACTIVITY KIT>> Do you like free printables to use in your classroom? Check out our free printables page where you can access and download tons of free SEL resources to use with your students today! Click Here --> https://www.youareagardener.com/printables Hey gardeners, did you do our Self-Love/Self-Healing Challenge & Activity Sheets? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Self-Love/Self-Healing' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! You Are a Gardener® goes beyond the pages of a children's book, it is an entire movement dedicated to empowering children at home and in school with a vocabulary, mindset and tools to manage stress and big emotions. Join our community and embrace the power of turning challenges into opportunities for growth through connecting children, families and educators with a shared emotional language. Through our inspiring #PullYourWeeds®  initiative, we encourage children and adults alike to identify emotional obstacles and transform them into seeds of resilience, strength, and personal development.

Scroll down for a free printable of our You Are a Gardener Core Values Activity Sheet and our Spreading Seeds of Empathy™ Activity Kit & scroll all the way down to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! The Core Values of You Are a Gardener® are rooted in the belief that no matter our age, background, culture or location, we are all ‘gardeners’ with the power to brighten our world by planting the seeds for positive change. Staying rooted in a calm and confident mindset helps us to cultivate more flowers (joy & gratitude) and fewer weeds (stress) in our daily lives. By pulling our weeds aka pull your weeds (identifying our stress and worries and communicating them with trusted sources),  we open ourselves up to personal growth and plant the seeds for positive change. By choosing healthy gardening tools; the activities, and exercises that help us feel confident and calm, we hold the power to manage our own emotions and stay rooted in a calmer mindset.(Some of our favorite gardening tools are: journaling, gratitude exercises, deep breathing, crafting, cooking, meditation, playing games, exercise...) In efforts to inspire other gardeners, especially young gardeners, self-love is at the root of it all. We must love and respect ourselves in order to be able to spread seeds of gratitude, kindness, confidence, mindfulness, and respect, and become agents of positive change. By embracing the vocabulary and mindset of You Are a Gardener®, you can  help sow the seeds for positive transformation within yourself, your home, your community and the world. We are here to help you grow! --> Check out all the ways you can dig into the core values of You Are a Gardener® and start spreading seeds today! Purchase a copy of the You Are a Gardener® book for your home or classroom. Schedule an educational, entertaining and delightful in-person #PullYourWeeds® Assembly for your school! Check out our #PullYourWeeds® Blog for crafts, recipes, mindfulness activities, grounding exercises, entertaining videos, and motivational posts, all rooted in the You Are a Gardener® mindset. Introduce some positive screen time to your family or students and watch @youareagardener videos on our YouTube channel. Start collecting Gardening Tool Badges with your family and/or students and explore tons of helpful Gardening Tools. Download free SEL You Are a Gardener® printables to use in your classroom or home featuring: gardener games, mindfulness activities, flash cards, breathing tracers and more. DIG INTO THE YOU ARE A GARDENER VOCAB & MINDSET-CLICK HERE Hey gardeners, what are some core values that are at the root of your foundation? Download our free printable of the You Are a Gardener Core Values Activity Sheet to use at home or in the classroom! Click on the image above or click here! As a bonus, download our free Spreading Seeds of Empathy Activity Kit Here! Hey gardeners, did you do our Core Values Activity Sheets? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Core Value' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! Discover the empowering core values of You Are a Gardener® and learn how to plant the seeds for positive change. Explore free printables and activities!

Hello, gardeners! Learn how to draw Foxie from our book "You Are a Gardener." in step-by-step instructional video of a guided drawing with our talented illustrator, Gardener Kelsey. Engaging in guided drawings encourages a creative, calming, and mindful experience. Grab a piece of paper gardeners, a drawing tool, and let's get grow! Scroll down to watch Gardener Kelsey's guided drawing video & scroll all the way down to download the step-by-step pdf version & to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Guided drawings are wonderful for our mental health and social and emotional development. Engaging in guided drawings can help reduce stress and anxiety by allowing gardeners of all ages to focus on the present moment and express our emotions through art. Through the process of following step-by-step instructions in guided drawings, gardeners can enhance concentration and mindfulness, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. Participating in guided drawings in a group setting can also foster social connections and communication skills as gardeners share artwork and engage in discussions about the creative process. From a developmental perspective, guided drawings can help gardeners of all ages, especially children, improve fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Incorporating guided drawings into our Gardening Tool Boxes can have a positive impact on our mental well-being and contribute to our overall social and emotional growth. Click on the image above to download your free printable of the step-by-step directions! Hey gardeners, did you do our guided drawing of Foxie? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Guided Foxie Drawing' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! For more guided drawings with Gardener Kelsey visit our YouTube page Click here! Unleash your inner artist and join our illustrator for a step-by-step guided drawing of Foxie. Discover the joy of creating and nurturing your creativity!

Hello gardeners! Today, we have a delicious and nutritious recipe for Colorful Roasted Cauliflower for gardeners of all ages to enjoy! Eating a variety of colorful vegetables is a delightful experience for everyone and adds a springy touch to a simple side dish. Scroll down to get the recipe and scroll all the way down to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Indulge in a delightful and nutritious dish with Gardener Shanna's Colorful Roasted Cumin Cauliflower. Add a springy touch to your meal! Gardener Shanna's Colorful Roasted Cumin Cauliflower Recipe 1 small-medium head of purple cauliflower 1 small -medium head of orange cauliflower 1-2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper to taste 2 teaspoons of cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (serves 4-6) Trim and cut your cauliflower into florets. Rinse your cauliflower and lay on a towel and pat it dry. Put cauliflower into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle on cumin, garlic salt , paprika and chili powder. With your hands or spoon gently mix your cauliflower to get all the florets coated. Layer on baking sheet lined with parchment paper and do not overcrowd. Bake at 400 for about 20-25 minutes until it is browned and flip half way through cook time. Once roasted, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top for an extra burst of freshness. Serve the Colorful Roasted Cauliflower as a side dish or a healthy snack. It's a wonderful way to introduce more colorful vegetables into your diet and enjoy a tasty and nutritious meal with your loved ones. Happy cooking gardeners! click here to explore some more gardener approved recipes Cooking and baking is not only enjoyable but also wonderful for our social and emotional growth. It brings gardeners of all ages together to create something delicious and nourishing, and allows us to express our creativity in the kitchen. Cooking and baking also provides gardeners with a sense of accomplishment and relaxation. It's a great way to bond with family and friends, and can even be used as a form of self-care. Plus, the added bonus of the satisfaction of enjoying a meal or dessert that you've made from scratch. Hey gardeners, did you make Gardener Shanna's Colorful Roasted Cumin Cauliflower Recipe? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Colorful Roasted Cauliflower' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! You Are a Gardener® goes beyond the pages of a children's book, it is an entire movement dedicated to empowering gardeners of all ages at home and in school with a vocabulary, mindset and tools to manage stress and big emotions. Join our community and embrace the power of turning challenges into opportunities for growth through connecting children, families and educators with a shared emotional language. Through our inspiring #PullYourWeeds®  initiative, we encourage children and adults alike to identify emotional obstacles and transform them into seeds of resilience, strength, and personal development.

Hello Gardeners! Who is ready to learn how to draw Bunny from our children's book You Are a Gardener®? Grab a piece of paper and something to draw with because today our Illustrator, Gardener Kelsey is going to teach you how to draw this adorable character step-by-step. This powerful 'gardening tool' is a great way to de-stress, draw your attention back to the present moment and distract you from any weeds, aka negative thoughts you might have. Scroll down to read more about how guided drawings can be a powerful tool for a child's social and emotional development and scroll all the way down to download your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Guided Drawings Have Gardener Roots In: 🖍Wonderful mindfulness activity for gardeners of all ages. 🖍 Help children break down an entire subject into lines and shapes they are comfortable with. 🖍The sense of joy this activity brings to children is extremely rewarding especially when they complete the task and see what they have accomplished! 🖍Develops a sense of imagination helps stimulate the brain 🖍 Positive Screen Time 🖍 Studies have shown that drawing can help people with depression, anxiety, and stress 🖍 Drawing is a powerful tool of communication. It helps build self-understanding and can boost self-confidence. Hey gardeners, did you do our guided drawing of Bunny with Gardener Kelsey? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Guided Drawing Bunny' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet How many gardening tool badges have you earned so far? Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com You Are a Gardener® and the #PullYourweeds® Blog are rooted in empowering kids with a shared emotional language to use at home and in school through the use of our book, blog, videos, school programs, teacher services and more!

Join Gardener Kelsey in her brand-new video where she shows us how to create DIY Thumbprint Pots to celebrate spring. Decorating your own pots is an enjoyable craft that is fun for gardeners of all ages. It's a delightful way to celebrate spring and contributes positively to our social and emotional development. This delightful and easy craft requires minimal supplies: acrylic paint, a pot, and a sharpie. Simply dip your thumbs into various colored paints and make thumbprint circles around the pot. After the paint dries, use the sharpie to transform the thumbprints into garden creatures such as ladybugs, caterpillars, bees, and flowers. This craft is perfect for gardeners of all ages. Gardener Kelsey's Tip: No pots, no problem! Grab a piece of paper and let’s grow! Add a personal touch to your plants with DIY Thumbprint Pots! Join Gardener Kelsey in a fun video tutorial to create delightful and decorative designs. Press Play to Watch Now! Making Your Own Thumbprint Pots Has Gardener Roots In : Personalizing flower pots not only adds a unique touch to your plants but also provides a creative outlet for gardeners of all ages. Expressing creativity through crafts can help reduce our stress and anxiety (our weeds), promoting a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Working on craft projects with other gardeners can foster a sense of connection and camaraderie, enhancing our social interactions and emotional development. So, next time you're looking to spruce up your potted plants, consider adding a personal touch to your pots for a fulfilling and uplifting experience. Hey gardeners, did you make Gardener Kelsey's Thumbprint Pot? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Thumbprint Pot' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet! Add a delightful and  decorative touch to your pots by embellishing them with painted thumbprint designs of garden critters to welcome spring. This delightful and engaging craft of DIY Thumbprint Pots allows you to add a personal and creative flair to your potted plants. You Are a Gardener® goes beyond the pages of a children's book, it is an entire movement dedicated to empowering children at home and in school with a vocabulary, mindset and tools to manage stress and big emotions. Join our community and embrace the power of turning challenges into opportunities for growth through connecting children, families and educators with a shared emotional language. Through our inspiring #PullYourWeeds®  initiative, we encourage children and adults alike to identify emotional obstacles and transform them into seeds of resilience, strength, and personal development.

Everyone needs an Aunt Bunny in their world. Someone who is always rooting for you, and sending you love from wherever they are. Someone who writes you letters when they think of you, and puts the most precious words to paper. That's why this week's new Gardening Tool, 'Some Bunny Loves You' is inspired by our beautiful Aunt Bunny and all the positive seeds she spreads in our world! The emotional health benefits of sharing your authentic thoughts and appreciation for someone in a heartfelt letter is an incredibly rewarding process for both yourself and the recipient. This week, we encourage gardeners of all ages to write a letter or card to someone special in your life and pop it in the mail (and if you do- be sure to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity). --> Scroll down to download our free printable of You Are a Gardener® stationary and scroll all the way down to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Letter Writing Has Gardener Roots In: 💌 Writing something by hand helps make us more conscious. 💌 It's a fantastic way to keep the mind active. 💌 Improves memory, concentration and communication skills. 💌 A unique SCREEN FREE activity. 💌Develops a sense of accomplishment. 💌 Strengthens relationship bonds. 💌 It's an imperative tool in improving cognitive skills. 💌 This activity can be done at home or in school. Download our FREE You Are Foxtastic Stationary & let somebody know how you are feeling today! CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO DOWNLOAD OUR FREE FOXTASTIC STATIONARY Hey gardeners, did you send someone a letter or card in the mail? If so, congratulations, you just earned yourself the 'Some Bunny Loves You' Gardening Tool Badge'! --> Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet How many gardening tool badges have you earned so far? Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com You Are a Gardener® and the #PullYourweeds® Blog are rooted in empowering kids with a shared emotional language to use at home and in school through the use of our book, blog, videos, school programs, teacher services and more!

Our You Are a Gardener® children’s book & platform, and our #PullYourWeeds® Blog & educational programs are rooted in spreading the seeds of positive change and fostering a brighter future together. Our mission begins by nurturing self-confidence, self-love, and self-respect within ourselves before extending these qualities to others. By cultivating a calm and confident mindset, we can become catalysts for positive change (gardeners) in our world. Choosing to stay rooted in peaceful and positive thoughts helps us to sow the seeds of everlasting, positive change. By focusing on the present moment, rather than worrying about the past or worrying about the future (the weeds), allows us to remain grounded in a more mindful mindset. While Staying rooted in gratitude and joy (our flowers) helps us to stay grounded and keep our thoughts on a positive path. By embracing healthy coping mechanisms and choosing healthy activities to build confidence and keep us calm (our gardening tools) helps nurture our personal growth and can inspire others to embrace these positive transformations (our seeds). Together, as gardeners, we can spread the seeds of love, kindness, empathy, inclusivity and respect. We can foster healthier, stronger relationships, and work together to create a more compassionate and understanding world. We can cultivate strong roots of human connection and together we can make our future filled with more flowers, less weeds and plant the seeds of everlasting change. From weeds to seeds and the flowers and gardening tools in between...you are a gardener. "Just like a sunflower reaching towards the sun, let your love for yourself grow and shine brightly for all the world to see...You are a gardener." "Each small seed of kindness, each positive thought, each moment of compassion; all have the power to grow into something beautiful and impactful... You are a gardener." "Planting seeds of change today will bloom into a brighter tomorrow...You are a gardener." Discover how You Are a Gardener® is sowing the seeds of positive change with our #PullYourWeeds® Blog & educational programs. Join us in nurturing self-confidence and spreading love!