It may seem silly, but these special items can be really valuable grounding tools to have in our toolbox Left image courtesy of Arty Crafty Kids, right image courtesy of Paseando Hilos. When you need to feel it's magic, take a few seconds to hold each bead, or to run your finger on it's Mantra cards often say exactly what you need to hear. Right image courtesy of Lisa Congdon There are so many ways to find support in objects.

Let's face it, we all have weeds...that's just a natural fact. As gardeners we need to be prepared when these weeds pops up. Educating and empowering young kids with tools and skills to help them proceed confidently and calmly Helping young kids find the right gardening tools when the need them the most is at the very root of Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com

This hands on and easy craft is fun for gardeners of all ages, with very minimal materials needed. Gardener Kelsey's Tips: Make the lines of your heart with your glue gun really thick (so paint wont seep Send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com Building on and nurturing SEL skills for children at

When we find ourselves outside of our comfort zones, it can be a little overwhelming to know how to respond and bring ourselves back to a calmer state of mind. in those moments we need them most? First, find two pieces of construction paper. Tag us in your pictures or send us an email!

To find out what works best for you, is to try out various coping strategies, aka 'gardening tools'. For example, when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing Keep track of what works to help you take your mind off your 'weeds' (your negative thoughts) and focus Sometimes, we just need some alternate activities to disrupt those weeds from growing. Did you do this activity with you students or with you kids? Send us pictures of your pinwheels!

The program included mindfulness activities, grounding exercises, classroom tools, activity sheets, and If you work with her and this program, you will have everything you need. Our first assembly garnered great success, with their 500 students from kindergarten to 6th grade earning PullYourWeeds® Assembly featured a gardener’s mindset recap, a gratitude gardening tool, pulling the weeds

The next time you find yourself in this situation, think about what you would say to a friend in your Be kind to yourself" - Author unknown Be kind to yourselves, gardeners! #TheFutureIsBright

As we tend to our gardens on a daily basis, it can often be challenging to recognize the ‘weeds’ (stress allowing our minds to relax and focus on a simple, creative task. our weeds and promoting overall well-being. Write down any words that come to mind in 60 seconds -Writing down all the words that come to mind in From smiling to doodling, find your go-to coping strategies here.

Check out her brand new video to see how she turns ordinary cinnamon rolls into a foxtastic treat! All you need is a can of can of store bought cinnamon rolls, white icing, yellow & red food coloring, It allows gardeners  to focus our minds on the task at hand and find joy in creating something delicious So gardeners, the next time you're feeling stuck in the weeds(stressed),  or looking for a fun activity They are rooted in taking your mind off your weeds to help you feel calm and confident.

blog a resource for families & educators to learn practical applications in emotional management for kids Use a small spoon to create the different shapes - for the inner circle, a small dollop seems to work best and for the petals, use a bit more batter and kind of smear it to create more of a petal shape. Send us your #FlowerMoments by tagging us @youareagardener or emailing flowers@youareagardener.com!

They don't have to be super specific, but adjust as needed for your area. Here is our list for reference: Find 5 small twigs of varying colors Find one oddly shaped leaf Find something that has fallen off of a tree Find 2 different types of flowers Find a weed Find something that is made out of wood Find something green Find something brown Find 3 smooth pebbles Find one pinch If you did this craft with your family, send us your photos!

weeds. You need to have a life outside of your work - you need to have the option to take that weekend trip Exercise & practice mindfulness We all make excuses of why we can’t make time to do this, but exercise & mindfulness have such a huge impact on our mood and mental health. Find a hobby that is totally separate from school Photography, hiking, pilates, baking, woodworking -