How Do You Grow a Healthy Kindergartener?

  • How Do You Grow a Healthy Kindergartener?  

    1. Plant ~ plenty of calm and peace in their lives.
    2. Plan ~ for their rhythm - give them time to do things for themselves.
    3. Grow ~ deep roots with many loving relationships.
    4. Work ~ to provide them time to move and grow.
    5. Use good tools ~ music, art, books, and the natural environment.
    6. Feed ~ sit down for dinner, together.
    7. Weed ~ out hectic schedules.
    8. Observe ~ their uniqueness.
    9. Fertilize ~ with a generous amount of play.
    10. Nurture ~ their natural connection with nature.
    11. Don't over water ~ stand back (sometimes), let them make mistakes, and soak up the environment for themselves.
    12. Cultivate ~ friendships and fun.
    13. Prune ~ T.V. and screen time from their day.
    14. Stimulate ~ with good food and good conversation.
    15. Learn ~ from their enthusiasm and compassion.
    16. Tend ~ to your needs so that you can support theirs.
    17. Honor ~ your opportunities to listen.
    18. Enjoy ~ this kindergarten year; there is nothing else like it.
    19. Don't rush ~ the seasons will fly by.
    20. Harvest ~  their love and respect forever.

    D. Tamblyn 2006