Be kind to yourself and others: Fred Rogers believed that being kind was the most important thing. Try to be kind to yourself as well as others, and do good deeds whenever you can.

communication open 2 Encourages self-regulation skills 3 Explores new coping strategies 4 Cultivates empathy & kindness

Opens up the lines of communication for kids to talk about their feelings with trusted sources. 2. It encourages empathy, inclusivity, kindness and responsible decision making. 4. The more 'gardening tools' kids have to help manage stress and big emotions, the more resilient they

🌿✨ At the heart of You Are a Gardener® , gratitude is the root  that keeps us calm, hopeful, and mindful gardener needs shovels and watering cans to nurture a thriving garden, we need tools like gratitude, kindness

There is something truly special about being out in the heart of the community, surrounded by joy, kindness

As the warmth of summer shifts into the structure of September, we find ourselves moving from long, carefree Like: First-day jitters or feeling shy when walking into a new classroom Worries about making friends, finding a trellis that supports our growth 🌟 Mantra Ideas for Gardeners of All Ages: For Young Gardeners (kids ): “I am brave, I am kind, I can shine.” Than Supplies This September September is a time to pack more than supplies—we can also pack seeds of kindness

It was so exciting to be back for our 2nd #PullYourWeeds® SEL Workshop at Kings Road School in Madison As new gardeners, the students of Kings Road School already have a strong understanding of how important These level appropriate activities & exercises open young gardeners minds to new skills/tools, that Are you and your kids/students ready to start adding some new 'Gardening Tools' to your emotional toolkit

Some Fun Gardener Words To Use On Your Board: Gardener, Flowers, Weeds, Seeds, Helpful, Hopeful, Love, Kindness , Calm, Garden, Hope, Growth, Fox, Foxie, Confident, Kind, Joyful, Roots, Plant, Grow, Dig, Grateful, your weeds). 🔠 Can be done in school or at home. 🔠 Fun as a group or independent activity. 🔠 Helps kids Playing games is a fun way to help you take your mind off your weeds!

The underlying message of our children’s book has roots in: -Mental Health/Wellness -Kindness -Gratitude

You’ll find a printable to reflect on your own gardening tools and a recipe to mix up a Trail Mix of Connection to passion and purpose:  inspiration, motivation, direction Connection to the world:  belonging, kindness Gardening tools for Connection: Journaling to check in with yourself Sending someone a kind note or letter Taking a mindful walk outdoors Talking with someone about a shared interest or goal 💡 Connection deepens

So may we all continue to tend to our gardens, planting seeds of love, kindness, and personal growth,

When we choose kinder thoughts, we invite more calm, confidence, and resilience into our inner garden collect your Gardening Tool Badge  for Positive Self-Talk. 🌟 It is a meaningful tool because every kind My body is worthy of kindness exactly as it is. Place your notes where you will see them often. Just like gardeners pull weeds to protect what is growing, choosing kinder words protects your confidence Speak kindly, and you will grow stronger from within.