This unit helps children build awareness of their thoughts, distinguish helpful from unhelpful thoughts, and practice thought management and thought restructuring exercises. Students will work within the metaphor of tending to plants in a garden. Through stories, art, exploration, and collaborative activities, children will learn to distinguish between different types of “weeds” (cognitive distortions) and explore “de-weeding” tools (cognitive restructuring exercises) in order to grow a healthy, flourishing garden (positive cognitive and emotional state). Students will also explore the connection between their thoughts and emotions and how different types of thoughts impact them in different ways.