This project is a fun reminder to keep your flowers (your joyful & happy emotions) growing tall and bright & when in need to pull your weeds (talk about your negative feelings and emotions with someone you trust

Encourages self-expression.

When gardeners talk about their 'weeds' with someone they trust, it opens up positive conversations about When a young gardener encounters a weed, they may not have an opportunity right way to talk to someone about it or maybe they have talked about it, but don't physically feel better yet. tools are: ✿Journal Writing ✿ Singing along to your favorite song ✿ Having a dance party ✿ Taking a walk

Whether it's going for a run, practicing yoga, or taking a walk, physical activity can help reduce stress Seek social support: Talking to friends, family, or a therapist can provide us with emotional support Set boundaries: Learn to say no to tasks or commitments that seem overwhelming.

If you are really struggling talk to your teacher, counselor or school nurse.

Getting young kids to talk about big feelings/emotions and turn them into positive solutions is what Helping kids feel comfortable to talk about big emotions and feelings is something Anna can appreciate

These self-serving dishes are fun to get the whole family involved as they are easy to prepare and serve

Pull Your Weeds or #PullYourWeeds®- the most powerful gardening tool we have- talking about our 'weeds us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com for some free resources or to schedule a #PullYourWeeds® SEL

Move Your Body- Stretch, walk, or dance it out. Movement helps fear move through us. Talk to a Trusted Gardener- Share what you’re feeling with someone who helps you grow.

get them get excited for a new space, have them pick out old toys and clothing they no longer use to sell Getting kids to open up and comfortably talk about how they feel is extremely important during these

We've got tips to help you self-regulate, suggestions for what to do with the kids home from school and

Getting them to talk about what they are experiencing helps validate their feelings and encourages conversations Positive Distractions-Redirecting your thoughts after talking about uncomfortable feelings can be very The more we can turn our 'weeds into seeds' (talking about negative feeling and emotions to come up with