For example, when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing That's why today in this #PullYourWeeds Blog post we are making "Self-Regulation Flower Pinwheels" which write some enjoyable activities or techniques that help disrupt negative feelings and emotions - take a walk , read a book, listen to music, drink cold water, do a craft, talk to someone you trust, 5 minutes of This craft is a wonderful example of how to incorporate SEL art projects into your classroom and at home

Hello Gardeners! Taking deep breaths is the key to connecting your body with your mind. When you focus on your breathing you are taking your mind off your thoughts. When life gets busy, it's important to stop and take a breathing break. It's been a minute since we shared a breathing exercise, so today on the blog - in true #PullYourWeeds fashion - we have a flower themed breathing technique that is sure to help you slow down your thoughts and embrace the present moment. According to the University of Michigan's Health Department, "Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to your body. Those things that happen when you are stressed, such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you breathe deeply to relax." For #PetalBreathing, find yourself a medium or large flower and hold it in your hand. With your pointer finger on your other hand, point to the base of one petal and slowly trace the petal up towards the tip - inhaling as you go. Pause at the tip of the petal, and then use your pointer finger to trace back down the petal, exhaling until you reach the center of the flower. If you don't have a flower available to you, feel free to use your hand - and trace up and down your fingers - or print out a picture of a flower (like this one below)! Hoping all of you gardeners out there are taking care of yourselves! Remember to breathe, make time for relaxation, and keep pulling your weeds! #StayOnTheBrightSide

destination for families and educators to learn more about the value of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL By our own definition 'pull your weeds' means to talk about your negative feelings and emotions with Talking about your feelings is at the root of it all, while adding skills and tools to our 'emotional

Practice self-care: Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally aka pull your weeds, Embrace positive self-talk: Pay attention to the way you speak to yourself. Use positive affirmations and self-talk to build yourself up and maintain a positive mindset.

🌱🌺 Hello Gardeners 🌺🌱 Self-portraits can reveal so much about how we see ourselves. Assign your students the task of drawing their self-portrait. These self-portraits are not for grading, but review them! Repeat this activity and see how your students' confidence, self-awareness, and outlook shift throughout

Take 5 minutes to meditate in the morning or before school, run for 10 minutes, walk to work - every These are just a handful of the many self-care activities you can do to relieve stress, maintain positive

We can sow seeds of positivity for our future selves by replacing negative thoughts with positive ones Click here for our free Mindfulness Activity Kit ✔︎ Embrace Positive Self-Talk- When we pay attention Click here for our Positive Self-Talk Word Swap Activity Sheet ✔︎ Surround Yourself With Positivity- Whether it's a brisk walk, a yoga session, or a dance class, find an activity that you enjoy and make

the mother of invention', this 2023/2024 school year we we will be offering One-On-One, customized SEL 👉We will customize our One-Click SEL program exclusively for your School Counselor(s). Have your School Counselor(s) connect with us today and learn more about the one-on-one SEL services

When we talk to trusted sources, practice self-awareness, and use healthy gardening tools — we begin Positive Affirmations:  Practicing positive self-talk and affirmations boosts our self-esteem and confidence Seeking Support:  Talking to a trusted sources such as family, counselors, or friends can is extremely

, creator and founder of You Are a Gardener® , joins Joe Canfield, host and founder of Salty Ginger Talk challenges, this conversation will leave you hopeful and empowered. 🎧 Watch or listen now: Salty Ginger Talk

Examples of Gardening Tools: 🌱 Confidence Boosters:  Positive self-talk, practicing a skill, standing tall, setting and achieving a small goal, celebrating effort, trying something new. 🌸 Creativity Enhancers

It helps gardeners develop communication skills, encourages self-reflection, builds stronger relationships Scroll down for some helpful Tips Unpack Your Day & To Get Gardeners (of all ages) To Open Up & Talk Tips To Unpack Your Day: Create a routine: Establish a regular time and place for your children to talk Be patient: Sometimes, your children may not want to talk about their day right away. Unpack Your Day: Tips To Get Gardeners To Open Up and Talk About Their Day