Let's face it...we all have 'weeds'. gardeners, it's always helpful to have a gardening toolkit full of 'gardening tools' to turn to when we need bring ourselves back to the present moment when our negative feelings and uncomfortable emotions (our weeds Sometimes all we need is a positive distraction to help us get out of the 'weeds' and back to our 'flowers Pretend your body is your stem, growing tall and strong Pretend your arms are leaves, moving with the wind

To get started, you'll need parchment paper, whipped cream, and colorful candies (we used various sizes Additionally, this activity promotes mindfulness and relaxation, as gardeners focus on the simple pleasures

Here are some reasons why: Empowering kids with shared emotional vocabulary: Our assembly helps children Elementary School, you can help your students develop the emotional intelligence and resilience they need

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Every gardener with a growing & blooming garden needs a toolbox. Something that holds everything they need to control and pull their weeds, keep their flowers healthy Maybe you find you can let go of a lot of stress & anxiety when you play team sports or are exercising At the end of the day, meditation is just about focusing your mind for a period of time, and the goal After the 5 minutes is up, you breath should be regulated, mind clear, and body relaxed.

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Previously on the blog, we've talked about grounding techniques, breathing techniques, and ways to wind Any time you see a student get worked up, have them pull out their flower breather and ask them to take Using a tool like this helps kids focus on the breath because they can visualize it and it's a great You can find free, downloadable word searches here and free coloring pages here. Telephone is a great activity to do if your students need a change of pace!

Gardener Aidan loves drawing and sketching as a gardening tool for when he needs to de-stress and relax The sense of joy this mindfulness activity brings to gardeners of all age is extremely rewarding especially when the task is complete and we can see what we have accomplished! rooted in empowering kids with a shared emotional language to use at home and in school through the use Dig into raising a new generation of emotionally empowered kids!

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As you follow along with Gardener Kelsey’s step-by-step instructions, you’ll find that each stroke of the pencil can be a relaxing and meditative experience, helping to reduce stress (pull your weeds) and promote mindfulness. BOOK - CLICK HERE > So, gardeners, let’s dig into this artistic adventure with Gardener Kelsey, and see