Spread Kindness: Book our #PullYourWeeds® SEL Assembly and Plant Positivity At Your School: This spring Our interactive presentation is designed to empower students with a healthy mindset, vocabulary, and Assembly includes: A book reading of "You Are Gardener®" An introduction to the gardener's vocabulary and mindset gardening tools (coping strategies) to help gardeners stay rooted in a calm and confident state of mind We believe that small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect, spreading positivity throughout your

So far, this summer has been the summer for small gestures - we find ourselves writing more notes, saying

When seeds of kindness are planted, the most beautiful things take root.

Every day the sun is bright and the wind is blowing, we are finding ourselves outside enjoying it as Today we are looking at crafts you can do outdoors - including this awesome Painted Stick Wind Chime. You can even take a walk together to find your sticks! Then, hang in a in a place where the wind can reach it and you've got yourself a beautiful wind chime

We can all strive to be a little more empathetic, a little more helpful, and a little more ✨KIND✨. When people are kind to us, we feel strong and supported - we feel less alone. We can ALL be kind, respectful, and accepting! How do you choose to spread kindness? Activist) with the Random Acts of Kindness organization. We need more kindness ambassadors in the world! Click here to learn more.

You Can Be a Kind Gardener & Still...Self-Care and Self-Respect Go Hand in Hand As gardeners, at times When we are kind to ourselves, we are more likely to be kind to others as well. Being kind to ourselves is at the very root of self-respect and self-care. it is an entire movement dedicated to empowering children at home and in school with a vocabulary, mindset You Can Be a Kind Gardener & Still... Self-Care and Self-Respect Go Hand in Hand

It’s called The Kindness Rocks Project™. The Kindness Rocks Project “encourages people to leave rocks painted with inspiring messages along the The hope is that the kindness rocks will cross paths with someone who needs a boost or a push to keep Post pictures of your kindness rocks with the hashtag #TheKindnessRocksProject and be sure to tag us!

Embracing a New Mindset: Planting Seeds for a Brighter Tomorrow: Hello gardeners! Let's embrace a new shift in mindset together and plant the seeds for a brighter tomorrow. Surround yourself with positivity: Seek out like minded 'gardeners' and experiences that uplift you. Use positive affirmations and self-talk to build yourself up and maintain a positive mindset. Embracing a New Mindset: Planting Seeds for a Brighter Tomorrow

As the ground warms and Spring nears, little flowers are beginning to pop up around every corner. Why not use these little sprouts of energy as a reminder to think of the 'flowers' in your life! Each time you stroll the flower aisle at the supermarket, come up with a 'flower' from your day. When you swap out your seasonal decor and wipe down your floral candle holders, make note of a 'flower' from your morning. These little daily flower sightings can act as gentle reminders to walk through your garden every day and make note of your 'flowers.' You Are A Gardener™'s illustrator, Kelsey DeLaney, tested out our idea in her own home! See her flower reminder moments below - what are some of yours? Let us know! #GardeningMindset #PullYourWeeds™ Let us know some of the floral 'moments' you've had in YOUR home! We hope they make for a peaceful, happy day!

for 60 seconds - Doodling for 60 seconds can help ‘pull your weeds’ (reduce stress) by allowing our minds physical activity provides a quick and effective way to release pent-up energy, helping to clear our minds your favorite song can help reduce stress by providing a comforting and familiar escape, allowing your mind Write down any words that come to mind in 60 seconds -Writing down all the words that come to mind in This exercise encourages mindfulness and can bring clarity, leaving us feeling more relaxed and focused

Gardening tools serve not only to help take our mind off our weeds (worries), but they also help shift our focus to our flowers (positive emotions) and encourage us to practice mindfulness and stay rooted Gardening Tools featured crafts, meditations, recipes, origami, or DIY projects helps us to keep our minds This prevents our minds from wandering towards negative thoughts or feelings related to the past or future Nurture a creative, confident, and mindful mindset at home or in the classroom.

ages turn their weeds into seeds: Deep Breathing: Encouraging slow, deep breaths helps to calm our minds Mindfulness Activities: Staying present and focusing on the current moment through activities like mindful coloring, journaling, or listening to calming music helps us keep our minds off our weeds. gardener is unique, so it's important to explore different Gardening Tools aka coping strategies to find