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Know Before you Grow

COMING SOON!!!
Build a strong foundation before you grow...one Sprout Session at a time.

At Growing Green, we know that every child is a universe of curiosity and every interaction matters. Just as plants thrive when rooted in care and attention, children flourish when guided by thoughtful, responsive adults.

We invite early childhood educators and families to pause, reflect, and grow, through 3 short, 15-minute Sprout Sessions designed to support social-emotional development and inspire wonder in the children you care for.

Start with understanding. Grow with intention.
Grow Your Practice
Ready to deepen your connection with the children in your care?

Sprout Sessions are short, thoughtful videos designed to give you a strong foundation in supporting children's social-emotional growth and inspiring curiosity...the perfect first step in your journey as an educator or caregiver.

Why Watch Sprout Sessions?

Young children learn through relationships, and their questions, laughter, hesitations, and bursts of joy shape their world. These mini learning experiences help you:
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  • Reframe everyday moments into opportunities for deeper connection
  • Support social-emotional growth with intentional practice
  • Inspire curiosity, wonder, and empathy in every interaction
  • Honor diverse experiences and backgrounds, making every child feel seen and valued

At Growing Green, we know that every child is a universe of curiosity and every interaction matters. Just as plants thrive when rooted in care and attention, children flourish when guided by thoughtful, responsive adults.

We invite early childhood educators and families to pause, reflect, and grow, through four short, 10-minute Sprout Sessions designed to support social-emotional development and inspire wonder in the children you care for.

What You’ll Discover

  • Connection before correction – nurture emotional awareness and trust
  • Curiosity as compass – see how questions and wonder shape learning
  • Responsive interactions – meet children where they are, with respect and care
  • Equity in practice – honor diverse experiences, cultures, and identities

Each Sprout Session is short enough to fit your busy day, yet rich enough to plant new ideas and approaches you can bring into your classroom or home.

Sprout Sessions

​Dive into each mini, reflect, and bring these ideas into your world.
Watch. Reflect. Grow.
Whether you're an educator guiding a morning circle, or a parent sharing a quiet moment at home, these sessions are invitations to grow your practice with intention + heart.

Because when relationships come first children + their capacity to wonder....flourish.

Connections Self-Assessment Tool

The Connections Self-Assessment is a reflective tool designed to help educators strengthen meaningful relationships with children. By focusing on areas like empathy, trust, responsiveness, deep knowing, and shared experiences, it helps you notice how children experience your classroom environment.

Why Use This Tool?
  • See your strengths: Understand the areas where you already connect deeply with children.
  • Set intentional goals: Identify opportunities to grow your relationships.
  • Plan practical strategies: Implement approaches that foster supportive, joyful, and meaningful connections.

How It Works
  • Reflect: Rate yourself on key areas of connection.
  • Notice: Observe how your actions impact children’s experiences.
  • Act: Create a plan to strengthen relationships and support each child’s learning and growth.

Who It’s For
This tool is perfect for individual reflection or team collaboration, helping educators create classrooms where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to explore and learn.
COMING SOON!
Download The Connections Self-Assessment Tool

Need More Help? Let's Stick Together 

BECAUSE UNLIKE PLASTIC, THIS IS A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT WE ACTUALLY WANT

Whether you’ve got questions, ideas, or just need a human to talk to about worms, weather, or what to put in a nature kit, we’re here for it. Supporting educators and families is what we do, and we’re in it for the long haul.
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Our Story
    • Our Commitment in Action
    • Initiatives + Partnerships
  • Our Foundational Beliefs
  • CURRICULUM
    • GETTING STARTED >
      • FREE DOWNLOADS
    • Why Birth to 5?
    • Our Nature-Based, Sustainable Approach
    • Why Outdoor Play Matters
  • RESOURCES
  • Blog
  • MVCDC
  • CONTACT US