endorphins flowing - but PE, recess, and team sports also organically foster social and emotional learning (SEL

When we talk about the core 5 #SEL competencies, we are talking about self-awareness, self-management when you have that kind of awareness of yourself and of others, you tend to naturally exercise your self-awareness , self-management, and your social awareness skills.

Today, we’re thrilled to share The Gardener Rule™, our pledge to nurture self-love, kindness, empathy 🌿 The Gardener Rule™ 🌿 As gardeners, we pledge to nurture self-love by embracing our uniqueness and ~You Are a Gardener® 🌻 Self-Love:  Let’s begin by tending to our own gardens. By cultivating self-love, we build strong roots for personal growth and happiness. 🌼 Gratitude:  Let 🌸 Confidence:  Let’s stand tall like sunflowers.

🛠 Gardening Tools Gardening tools are the healthy activities that help us reset, reflect, and grow: Talking giving ourselves time to work through feelings Resilience  – finding the strength to keep moving forward Self-awareness re facing (a stress, worry, or challenge) A gardening tool  you can use to help (journaling, music, talking with someone you trust, walking, cooking, creating, etc.) A seed of learning  that may be growing from the experience (patience, resilience, perspective, or self-awareness

It was so inspiring to reconnect with Lindsay Miller, the host of the show and a fellow SEL advocate #sel #socialemotionallearning #emotionalempowerment #pullyourweeds #youareagardener

That might be a walk, talking to someone, coloring, writing, or practicing gratitude. Every weed we name makes more room for a new seed.." 🎉 You just practiced a powerful gardening tool—self-awareness This activity helps gardeners of all ages strengthen self-awareness and emotional regulation. Whether it's a moment of anger, sadness, or self-doubt—naming it helps us pull it gently and make room

It's also an excellent way to express our feelings when we're not ready to talk about what’s ‘growing Here are some reasons why: Promotes self-awareness: Checking in on our feelings allows us to be more self-aware and in tune with our emotions. This can help us identify patterns, triggers, and areas where we may need to focus on for self-improvement

We've talked about The Power of Positive Visualization on the blog before - #VisionBoards help us visualize The #SEL benefits of creating vision boards include, but are not limited to: 1. Increasing self-awareness in understanding one's emotions & values 2. Improving self-management in having the ability to set high goals and overcome obstacles 3. Fostering confidence in one's ability to complete tasks and accomplish goals And the benefits don't stop

Sometimes that means talking about what we are carrying with a trusted friend, family member, teacher Both talking and using tools are part of the practice of #PullYourWeeds®, and together they make space creep in: ✅ Cooking a healthy meal ✅ Crafting or creating with your hands ✅ Exercising or going for a walk You Are a Gardener®  equips children with SEL-aligned skills that help them: Recognize and name their emotions Manage stress and anxiety with healthy outlets (gardening tools) Strengthen confidence and self-awareness

By promoting empathy and self-advocacy, the mirroring technique can create a more positive and respectful Encouraging children to assert themselves in a respectful and assertive manner can help them build self-confidence Click Here Hey gardeners, did you talk about ways to stand up for yourself when you face unkindness?

scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, allowing them to develop their social skills and build self-assurance empower kids to navigate social challenges with more ease and resilience, ultimately boosting their self-esteem Hey gardeners, did you talk about ways to stand up for yourself and use our role playing techniques?

Matter A confidence mantra is a short, steady phrase we repeat to ourselves to quiet worries and grow self-belief is a bright reminder that with each repetition, you’re watering the seeds of calm, resilience, and self-belief Daily Mantras Calms racing thoughts by offering something steady to focus on Builds resilience and self-belief