gardening fact...every #PullYourWeeds® workshop introduces children to 1-2 new 'gardening tools' for kids Introduce kids to the You Are a Gardener® vocabulary: flowers, weeds, seeds. #PullYour Weeds®-the most important gardening tool of all-talking about your uncomfortable feelings & an object from only 1 sheet of square paper. 5.4.3.2,1-a wonderful grounding exercise to help your mind stop wandering to the weeds and get you back to your flowers.

available for children's organizations and private groups such as libraries, children's book stores, kids crafting groups, non-profit organizations and friends who want to connect their kids with positive screen The #PullYourWeeds™️ Program is rooted in empowering kids with the tools to identify and communicate negative feelings and emotions and turn them into positive solutions (weeds to seeds). to children, teachers and parents in her home state of New Jersey and is now available to spread her seeds

Kelsey's journey with #YouAreAGardener started with those beautiful illustrations you find throughout So when #GardenerAnna wanted to make a web series that helped kids pull their weeds, Shanna immediately And last but not least, you can find Kelsey featured in Camp Hello Gardeners sharing fun drawing tips A Gardener® could not have bloomed into the amazing and complex flower that it is today without the seeds

This month we have been closely following the #MyYoungerSelf campaign from The Child Mind Institute and It's a campaign where actors, athletes, musicians, and influencers of all kind come together to provide advice to their younger self about struggling with their weeds (stress, depression, and anxiety). We are so happy that these organizations and initiatives are helping to shed a light on the issues that every gardener struggles with and we hope that we can do our part to spread seeds of positivity!

In my post last week “I took my own advice”, I mentioned how I was “worried” about my kids wearing masks In times of stress and uncertainty, our kids look to us to gauge how they should feel. We talk about how a mask provides kids the protection needed to see their friends, meet their teachers They are the gardeners planting seeds to ensure a brighter future for us all. If you have an inspiring back to school story and you would like to share with our community please send

Sometimes, the gardening tool we need is an activity that gives our minds somewhere positive to focus becomes a coloring page, too There is no need to rush. Lots of Ways to Grow This free hidden pictures printable can easily be used wherever a gardener may need Can you find them all? CLICK HERE TO EXPLORE MORE FREE PRINTABLES Sometimes, the gardening tool we need is simply a few quiet

Not only is this minimal ingredient recipe easy to make, kids love it and it is also fun to put your spin: everything bagel seasoning, paprika, roasted peppers, extra lemon, extra garlic, toasted pumpkin seeds

delicate things can be strong—just like us when we turn our challenges into opportunities for growth...weeds to seeds! When we create something with love and intention, we’re practicing mindfulness, creativity, and calm.

In nature, invasive plants are plants that aren't native to the area and spread lots of seeds as a way If we look at the invasive plant analogy, those weeds spread so quickly because so many seeds are spread is loaded with weeds! A great way to touch back down and come back into your body is by doing a grounding technique or mindfulness Don't ever be afraid to email US with your weeds, seeds, and flowers!

So, before your mind launches into a new year, pause and celebrate the major strides you made in 2020 Thank you for all the seeds you helped us plant in 2020! We can't wait to see what grows...

Now, it might seem simple, but this is some of the best advice a young gardener can get. you well, or if you’ve gotten yourself involved with something that just doesn’t feel right - all you need not include others, it’s important we treat ourselves with respect and walk away from situations that seem What you’ll need: Terra Cotta planter Potting soil Seeds of your choice Decorative materials - stickers Decorate your planter with your stickers and paint, then fill with potting soil and push your seed down

The Reading Agency has developed their programming to include not just older people, but kids, teens, We love that such a simple mission has spread seeds of positivity and joy to over a million people! This #WeedsToSeeds story just goes to show you that it doesn't matter who you are, we all have weeds Please go check out Reading Friends & the Reading Agency to see the amazing seeds they've spread in the