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Have you heard of NLI’s 13 Best Practice Indicators for an Outdoor Learning Environment?

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Keep following us for ideas to incorporate in your space!

What Is Grounding?

Grounding is a technique that helps keep you in the present and helps reorient you to the here-and-now and to reality.

If you’re new to grounding, try The 5-4-3-2-1 Method

5️⃣ things you can SEE in the room with you: Ideas for self-soothing through sight: pictures, art, stargazing, etc.

4️⃣ things you can FEEL: Ideas for self-soothing through touch: fabric, rocks, hands, pets, a soft blanket, your feet on the floor, the chair on your back, etc.

3️⃣ things you can HEAR: Ideas for self-soothing through sound: your favorite song, nature sounds, fingers tapping on the keyboard, stand-up comedy, etc.

2️⃣ things you can SMELL: Ideas for self-soothing through smells: a scented candle or lotion, food aromas, soap, etc.

1️⃣ thing you can TASTE: Ideas for self-soothing through taste: sweet, sour, chewy foods, etc.

Is grounding a normal practice for you? For me, I ground with my bare feet. What’s your favorite way?

Mark your calendars for Tree Giveaways! 🌳

Let’s help provide LIFE for our community!

Reposted information:
Our Urban Forestry Team has 2 upcoming opportunities for you to attend and receive a FREE tree!

☝🏽Farmers & Artisans Market
Mission Marquee Plaza
3100 Roosevelt Ave
Saturday, April 15
Event: 9 AM - 2 PM
350 Fruit Trees (variety)
*While supplies last

✌🏽Earth Day
Woodlawn Lake Park
1103 Cincinnati
Saturday, April 22
Event: 10 AM - 2 PM
1200 Shade/Ornamental Trees
*While supplies last

We're ending this year's WOYC with our families in mind. 💚

From biological to chosen families (like your school family), we invite you to spend time with those you care about today (and everyday) outside! 🌳☔

Our SAMHD Coalition Members invite you to join the Green Thumb Garden meets off General McMullen once a month!

Happy Artsy Thursday! 🎨

Swipe to see a few child-friendly ideas to take art outside and the benefits!

What do you have planned for WOYC Work Together Wednesday?

It's springtime and we couldn’t think of a better opportunity to work together than in a garden! 🌱

Do you have a garden at your house, center, or in your community?

Swipe for information from The TX Dept of State Services, ways to build your gardens, and child-friendly native plants from TX Parks and Rec!

For even more info, visit our Linktree in the bio. 👆🏽

It’s WOYC Tasty Tuesday!

How are you connecting with nature through your sense of taste?

Swipe for a few child-approved ideas!

Thank you,