How to 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.