Set aside a designated time everyday to talk about the things you are grateful for (dinnertime, bedtime

From the moment I walked through the front door of Woodland Elementary School in Morristown, NJ, I felt I had the greatest pleasure of presenting my #PullYourWeeds® SEL Program to their entire school of over planted last school year when Woodland's School Counselor, Megan Stonebrink, inquired about in-person SEL Walking away from the experience I feel confident that each and every student at Woodland School knows They know the trusted sources they can talk to to help them communicate how they are feeling and they

Who can I talk to about how I am feeling?  

sure to check in with yourself or your kids when those ‘weeds’ pops up and find someone you trust to talk Remember, the best way to ‘pull your weeds‘ is talking about it!

Draw a Reflective Self-Portrait. Ask your students to draw a current self-portrait.

-Thomas Edison (talk about a 'weeds to seeds' attitude!) LOOKING TO SHED SOME LIGHT ON YOUR SCHOOL'S SEL PLAN? CLICK HERE!

Renee Bischoff, a Reading Specialist from their school was tasked with acquiring some new SEL porgrams dug into the You Are a Gardener® mindset through multiple in-person student assemblies, our One-Click SEL So many of the students went out of their way to introduce themselves and talk about all that they have Thank you Matthew Jago School for digging into the #PullYourWeeds® SEL Program this school year.

Communicate these feelings by talking to someone you trust or write your encounter and emotions down Use your favorite 'gardening tools' to help you feel more confident & calm (take a walk, listen to music

Whether it's going for a run, practicing yoga, or taking a walk, physical activity can help reduce stress Seek social support: Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can provide us with emotional support Set boundaries: Learn to say no to tasks or commitments that seem overwhelming.

Move Your Body- Stretch, walk, or dance it out. Movement helps fear move through us. Talk to a Trusted Gardener- Share what you’re feeling with someone who helps you grow.

We always say the most powerful 'gardening tool' we have to 'Pull Your Weeds' is talking about it! Talking with someone we trust about the things that make us feel sad, scared, embarrassed, lonely, left

If you are really struggling talk to your teacher, counselor or school nurse.