It’s that phrase “just walk away”. you’ve gotten yourself involved with something that just doesn’t feel right - all you need to do is walk Emma realized that this was not a group of people she wanted to be with, and chose to walk away. Who knows, maybe our fellow gardeners are talking about something private or maybe a gardener is just Whatever the case may be, remember, you can always walk away!

This easy and affordable craft is fun for gardeners of all ages with tons of #SEL benefits. Building on and nurturing SEL skills for children at home and in school is what You Are a Gardener and

Sensory activities are extremely beneficial when it comes to the social and emotional development of young gardeners. Exploring new activities that encourage children to touch, feel, create and use their senses gives them a positive focus while using problem solving thinking. A fun, get your hands messy craft like making your own chalk paint teaches kids a parts to whole process that includes scientific thinking. It starts with simple steps such as following an exact recipe which requires attention to detail and exact measurements. Mixing and creating your own colors with food coloring is a creative process with visually delightful results. The finished product can result in hours of playing outside, full of colors, movement and textures. All you need is a hose for cleanup..and that can lead to a whole other fun outdoor activity! Learn how to make Gardener Anna's tie-dye chalk paint on Session 2 of Camp Hello Gardeners® scroll down and watch the video & or get the recipe here: Gardener Anna's Chalk Paint -2 Cups Corn Starch -2 Cups of Water -Food Coloring -Muffin Tin Mix equal parts of corn starch and water together in a bowl and then pour equally into your muffin tin. Mix 2-3 drops of food coloring to each tin. This is also a fun way to explore your colors! Grab a paint brush & chalk it up to hours of fun! This video clip from Camp Hello Gardenrs® also includes an art class with our illustrator, interactive games, learn Qi Gong from a certified master, make your own body scrubs with a 15 year old entrepreneur, cooking class with Gardener Aidan, inspirational stories & more fun! Scroll down to watch the full episode:

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.

making, empathy awareness, positive relationships, strong communication skills, goal setting/achieving, self appreciation, self awareness and so much more. In times of stress and uncertainty one can never have enough SEL skills/tools. Educating and empowering children with strong SEL roots can be easy and fun...so much that they may not behavioral problems, positive social relationships, stronger problem solving skills and overall feeling of self

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

and self-worth. Practice self-compassion and remind yourself that it's okay to make mistakes and learn from them. Talk to a trusted source (parent, teacher, counselor, family member, friend) about how you're feeling Let's embrace our uniqueness and individuality, and remember that self-love and self-acceptance are the Develop self-confidence, resilience, and grace with our helpful tips.

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

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

Talking with your family and friends about how you are feeling sometimes needs to be done on a day to strongly* urge you to check out our past blog posts if you are looking for fun crafts, easy recipes, or #SEL

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

features 3-4 'Guest Gardeners' that include amazing educators, inspiring entrepreneurs, and strong #SEL