We talk a lot about mindfulness on our platform, and in short the definition of mindfulness is living To put it simply the more a gardener practices mindfulness the more their gardens will grow healthy and This simple activity can be done anytime anywhere to help induce mindfulness and inner peace. Pay attention to how they feel in your hand and the words that come to mind. 3 THINGS YOU HEAR-Close For more mindfulness exercises on the #PullYourWeeds Blog -CLICK HERE!

To find out what works best for you, is to try out various coping strategies. For example, when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing Keep track of what works to help you take your mind off your 'weeds' (your negative thoughts) and focus Did you do this activity with you students or with you kids? Send us pictures of your pinwheels!

art ✓ Develop confidence in personal taste Participating in group music is such a great way to get kids directions ✓ Develop impulse control ✓ Encourage self-expression through sound Group drumming helps students find For example, while the rest of the class continues the PAT - PAT - REST pattern, find a student in the After they repeat your pattern, the sender returns to the original pattern and the receiver will find

Teaching young kids to find the joy in every single day shows them that you don't have to wait for the In this #PullYourWeeds blog post we have put together our TOP 10 ways to help you and your family find the 'Yay' in everyday, with the added bonus of nurturing your kids social and emotional learning (SEL (Click Photo For Recipe) #6 Make Breakfast For Dinner Kids love an unexpected twist when it comes to If you are looking for a fun, kid friendly snack...CLICK HERE!

of all ages to journal about their day-to-day experiences, emotions that come up, and what's on your mind Take photos of things you find beautiful, or that bring you joy, or that represent how you experienced Start or end each day with a journal entry, after just a few days, you'll find you feel more aware of

At times it can be overwhelming to find the right 'gardening tools' to help ourselves feel calm and re-centered These tools can come in many forms, such as practicing mindfulness, seeking support from loved ones, on when we are feeling stressed: Practice deep breathing exercises: Deep breathing can help calm our mind Practice mindfulness and meditation: Mindfulness techniques and meditation can help us stay present and hobbies: Doing activities we enjoy, whether it's painting, playing music, or gardening, can help take our mind

gardeners' of all ages cultivate skills/tools to effectively identify, communicate and manage emotions to find As SEL Advocates we recognize that positive, uplifting and empowering content for kids is needed now ✔︎Empowering children with growth mindset tools and mindfulness activities.

Empowering young kids with tools to help overcome any negative emotions associated with speaking in front Keep scrolling to find out! feeling and emotion and talking about it to come up with positive solutions is an empowering process for kids

Our children's book and platform, You Are a Gardener® was created as a response to help young kids identify Exploring gardening tools helps kids feel calm and confident and empowers them with the appreciation gardening tools everyday and have open conversations about the 'weeds' children encounter and help them find

Today on the blog, we have some fun activities to provide you, your students, or your kids with #GroundingObjects Left image courtesy of Arty Crafty Kids, right image courtesy of Paseando Hilos. Right image courtesy of Lisa Congdon There are so many ways to find support in objects. While of course, we want to be able to gain confidence and find support in friends and family, it's important

Check out some of our other posts for breathing techniques: Petal Breathing Belly Breathing Mindful Breathing A Friendly reminder: Finding the right tools/skills for you and your kids takes time.

We try to imagine what he was dreaming about, what seeds he was planting in his mind. We are inspired by Fred Rogers' genuine passion for wanting to connect with children and help them find