Or, “Alexandra doesn’t like it when you bump into her - would you mind giving her a little more space Another great way to plant the seed of permission, is with “Morning Greetings”. The kids then get to choose how they want to engage with you - some days they may want to hug, other Here is an example of Morning Greetings if you haven't seen it! We would love to see your Morning Greetings!

His intention was to find a program to help empower his 500 students with a positive mindset for cultivating healthy 'gardening tools' to help them cultivate a deeper appreciation for inclusivity, self-confidence, kindness

You can kind of tuck the knotted part under the weave to conceal it. You may find that you need to trim down the thickness of your strips as they are starting to overlap need something to occupy their time! We hope you enjoyed this craft and would love to see your woven bowls! Tag us @youaragardener or email flowers@youareagardener.com to show us your creations, send us your weeds

It's like finding a treasure in your backyard! Just like plants need water and sunlight to thrive, chickens have their own needs. Feeding, cleaning, and nurturing them help us develop important life skills. Hey gardeners, do you want to see more about Gardener Kelsey's Feathery Friends? Send us an email to flowers@youaregardener.com!

the good things seem so much better! You will need: Raw honey (2 tbsp) Ground cinnamon (2 tsp) Lemon juice (1 wedge, squeezed) Raw honey is Find some guided meditations on Youtube or using a podcast app, download a mindfulness app, or try practicing mindfulness with the whole family using one of these techniques! Thanks for reading along and remember, keep pulling your weeds! . . .

Hey gardeners, have you ever found yourself stuck in the 'weeds' where all you can do is focus on how As gardeners, it is important to recognize when we need help getting out of the 'weeds' and back to our kids calm down 🍃 Encourages kids to focus on something other than feelings/emotions 🍃 Positive redirection School: -Before or after a test -When students seem restless -During Morning Meetings This Grounding Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com You Are a Gardener® and the #PullYourweeds® Blog are

Here is what you'll need: Paper (ideally cardstock) Fingerpaint Tape Scissors This is the perfect craft Have the kids work together to create these one-of-a-kind pieces! Always send us your photos! Keep pulling your weeds, gardeners, and remember - the future is bright!

privilege for us to visit so many incredible schools, immerse ourselves in their culture, and witness the kindness

To do what you love, alongside of your kids is truly a dream come true! ~The Gardening Team It is so fun to see Gardener Kelsey's illustrations from our children's book, You >> Now more than ever, kids need positive tools to help them navigate the many uncomfortable feelings foundation for schools and families are rooted in self-compassion, empathy, inclusivity, self-confidence and kindness Let's dig in and raise a new generation of emotionally empowered kids!

It means so much to see how our message continues to resonate with gardeners of all ages. A special highlight of the day was seeing Gardener Anna and Gardener Aidan featured on CBS News’ Morning There is something truly special about being out in the heart of the community, surrounded by joy, kindness Check out some of our past posts from previous Bottle Hill Days to see how our garden of connection has

' to grow with confidence and resilience, while communicating feelings with trusted sources to help find read alone or shared with friends and family, "You Are a Gardener®" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking

The underlying message of our children’s book has roots in: -Mental Health/Wellness -Kindness -Gratitude