Engage in screen-free activities yourself and encourage your kids to join you. In today's world, screen-free activities are needed now more than ever. FOR YOUR HOME OR CLASSROOM>> Activities such as reading a book, going for a nature walk, practicing mindfulness , or engaging in a creative hobby like painting or crafting, can provide a much-needed break from the Reconnect With Screen Free Connections' and find balance in a fast paced, digital world.

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

Now is the time to take a quick SEL assessment to find out what your school is in need of the most. Take our 3 question quiz & scroll to the bottom to see your results! youareagardener.com to create our customized 'One-Click SEL Program' for your school that works for your needs ✔︎Empowering children with growth mindset tools and mindfulness activities. All materials are customizable to fit your needs and convenience.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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