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

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!

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 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!

' 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

I wrote my children’s book as a response to help my own kids when they were younger to find positive I mentioned earlier, 'necessity is the mother of invention' and now more than ever there is a great need It has everything a classroom needs to support their weekly, monthly and yearly SEL needs. Featuring morning meeting ideas, classroom games, activity sheets, mindfulness exercises, journaling Are you ready to dig into raising a new generation of emotionally empowered kids?

park on a sunny day, or fly them during a walk around the block, there is something about feeling the wind Here is what you'll need: Paper lunch bag Tissue paper String Crayons Tape and/or glue Popsicle stick Feed your string through the hole so that the popsicle stick end in on the inside of the bag. Open-ended crafts like this really give kids creative control. pairs well with a physical activity. If everyone's been kind of idle in your house, it's the perfect craft to get them running and active

It's always fun seeing the leaves start to fall, the pumpkins line the steps of homes, and the Halloween If you are looking for a way to get your kids involved in the Halloween spirit, keep scrolling to find 🎃 Here's what you will need: 🎃TISSUE PAPER 🎃GLUE (add a tsp of water to 2 tbsp > Click the badge to download a pdf sticker for your  Gardening Tool Badge Collector Sheet Get your kids

We’ve talked about fear before - how many of our weeds are rooted in fear and how those fears can make It can also be met with some anxiety - when will you see all of the friends you made throughout the year one - just because school is over and the schedule is a little looser, doesn’t mean we stop pulling weeds Keep that routine strong because weeds certainly do not stop growing just because it’s summer. Who knows, you may even spread our seeds to future students.

You only need access to a computer and printer, and some magnets to get started. << PRESS PLAY TO WATCH This can help us identify patterns, triggers, and areas where we may need to focus on for self-improvement Reduces stress: Bottling up our ‘weeds’ and feelings can lead to increased stress and anxiety. This can help us develop effective problem-solving skills and find solutions that work for us. Promotes overall well-being: Emotions and feelings(flowers and weeds) are a natural part of being human