Hi,
Explorers!
Let's take a moment to find a comfortable place to sit or lie down.
Okay,
Let's shake our head gently and wave our arms to get ourselves ready for our adventure.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Filling your belly with air.
Now,
Slowly exhale through your mouth.
Take another big breath,
Filling your belly,
And slowly exhale through your mouth.
And one more,
That big breath filling your belly,
And a big exhale letting it all out.
Are you ready?
Let's grab our flower and veggie seeds.
Oh,
I almost forgot.
Grab a tiny shovel.
We are going to a magic garden where we will plant some colorful flowers and veggies.
We may also uncover something new about ourselves.
You can close your eyes if you want,
Or maybe put on an imaginary sun hat with sunglasses.
Let's imagine that we're standing in a field.
There are trees,
Pretty green grass,
The sky is blue,
And the sun is shining brightly.
There is a dirt path that leads to a fenced area.
Okay,
Take a deep breath,
And as you let your breath out,
Let's start walking to that gate.
As you look over the gate,
You see there are all kinds of plants.
Big tall sunflowers reaching for the sun,
Watermelons climbing on vines,
And so many other colorful flowers and veggies.
Butterflies are flying,
Bees are buzzing,
Birds are chirping.
Can you hear the bees and birds?
Okay,
It's time to open the gate.
Take a big breath,
And as you exhale,
Open the gate and walk into the garden.
This garden is a place where you are safe and magical friendships are nurtured.
It's your friendship garden.
You can learn about companionship while staying true to who you are.
Now,
As you explore this garden,
Notice that each plant represents a different friendship.
Some are big and bold like sunflowers.
Others are delicate and shy like the daisy.
And still others are playful and adventurous like the watermelons climbing on the vines.
Just as every flower and veggie is unique,
Every friendship is unique.
Do you know what else is unique and one-of-a-kind?
You.
You are one-of-a-kind.
Let's imagine a big radiant sunflower.
This sunflower represents a new friendship.
Walk a little bit closer to it.
Do you see how tall and bright it is?
As you reach out to the sunflower,
Think about something special that you can bring to the friendship.
Maybe it's your kindness,
Your sense of humor,
Or your love for adventure.
Imagine placing this gift in the ground next to the sunflower stem.
Grab your little shovel and dig a little hole.
Think about what you can bring to the friendship.
Now place your gift in the hole and cover it with the dirt.
Okay.
Rub your hands together to remove the dirt and put your shovel away.
The gift you buried is special because it is what you can bring to the friendship.
Wave bye to the sunflower and let's move to another part of the garden where you see a gentle daisy.
This daisy represents you with all your unique qualities and talents.
Take a moment to appreciate the beautiful qualities that make you who you are.
As you stand beside the daisy,
Think about what gift you shared with your new sunflower friend.
Was it your favorite game?
A funny story?
Or a special secret handshake?
Your kindness?
Your love for adventure?
Oh wow!
Look at that!
Something truly magical is happening in the friendship garden.
As you and your new friend exchange your special gifts,
You notice that the sunflower starts to shine even brighter and your daisy colors deepen.
This is the magic of friendship.
When you share and connect,
You both become more radiant and beautiful.
And just like that,
In the friendship garden,
In your real life,
You can embrace companionship while staying true to who you are.
Each friend you make adds a unique sparkle to your life,
Making it full and joyful.
As we prepare to leave this magical garden,
Take a deep breath in and imagine carrying the warmth of friendship with you.
Wiggle your little fingers and toes,
And when you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
Wasn't that fun making a new friend?
Thank you for joining me on this journey of friendship and self-discovery.
Remember,
You never lose your own sparkle in a friendship.
Friendship is about sharing and respecting each other.
May your day be filled with the beauty of friendship,
The brilliance of your own unique light.
And always remember,
You are special and one of a kind.
Until next time,
Bye!
