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Choice assumes perspective, seeing and understanding your options and picking which way you will go. Here is what you'll need: Colored paper Scissors Tape OR a stapler To make the paper chains, cut your Keep pulling your weeds and enjoying the beauty of your gardens! Shower yourself and others with kindness and care, and make a habit to #ChooseJoy when you can!

With this the kids stuck at home, there is no better time to do some at-home experiments with your gardeners Paper plates Water And something to track time (stopwatch, phone, clock) Separate the candy so each kind Complete the experiment and enjoy a sweet treat 🍦 Here's what you'll need: whole milk vanilla sugar

f i r s t We need to make our salt dough! You will need: 1/4 cup of salt 1/2 cup of flour (sub any kind of flour for gluten free!) We would love to see what kinds of ornaments YOU created! Send us your photos at flowers@youareagardener.com or @youareagardener. Sending you sunshine on this beautiful Thursday! #TheFutureIsBright!

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

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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!