Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, and the birds are singing. I simply love this time of year; it’s full of hope and better things to come. As I walked around the playground at lunchtime yesterday, it warmed my heart to see all your children having so much fun just being outside - building tents, playing in the mud, dressing up as whoever they wanted to be. I could almost feel their imaginations running wild.

Children love being outside and at one with nature, so why not harness their passion by allowing them to grow their own plants? This can be done in the smallest of homes - if you have a windowsill, you will be able to grow your own little green space. All it takes is a small pack of seeds, some plant pots, and some compost (you could get together with other parents, as compost and pots are often cheapest when bought in bulk). Plant your seeds, water them, then cover the pots with cling film. This will create a little greenhouse environment, helping the seeds grow and keeping the soil moist.

Then just sit back and wait - most seeds will germinate in about 10-14 days. At this stage, you can remove the cling film and watch them grow into beautiful flowers or tasty vegetables. If the plants get too big for your windowsill, your children are welcome to bring them into school, and we can look after them together.

Give it a go - seeing something grow from seed and watching it turn into something amazing is one of the best therapies on earth. Good luck!

Our thought of the week is:

In every child there are seeds of immense potential. Plant love in their hearts. Water them with wisdom. Help them discover their unique voice.  Give them space to find their potential, This is how their inner seed blossoms.