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!

-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

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

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.

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

This project is a fun reminder to keep your flowers (your joyful & happy emotions) growing tall and bright & when in need to pull your weeds (talk about your negative feelings and emotions with someone you trust

When gardeners talk about their 'weeds' with someone they trust, it opens up positive conversations about When a young gardener encounters a weed, they may not have an opportunity right way to talk to someone about it or maybe they have talked about it, but don't physically feel better yet. tools are: ✿Journal Writing ✿ Singing along to your favorite song ✿ Having a dance party ✿ Taking a walk

Encourages self-expression.

Pull Your Weeds or #PullYourWeeds®- the most powerful gardening tool we have- talking about our 'weeds us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com for some free resources or to schedule a #PullYourWeeds® SEL