August is back to school season. Teachers return to their classrooms on the first Monday of the month (or sooner!) and welcome students back as early as August 10th. This causes a flood of wide-ranging emotions for teachers, students, and parents. Teachers are unpacking and decorating classrooms while wondering what mix of students they will be teaching this year. Students are wondering how hard their new subjects will be and if they will have any friends in their classes. Parents are preparing to purchase new school supplies and clothing and adjust the daily schedules again. The thing that they share is a level of anxiety over the upcoming changes. A small thing that parents and students can do for the teacher and their classroom is the gift of fresh cut flowers. Studies by Harvard and Rutgers Universities showed that people benefit from having flowers in their home and learning environments by feeding compassion, reducing anxiety, and increasing positivity and productivity.
Compassion
Compassion in the classroom helps everyone realize the issues that others may have and work together to bring each other up. An enthusiastic greeting, a clean and orderly space, access to necessary supplies, and a few fresh cut flowers can improve the lives of teachers and students.
Reducing Anxiety
It is said that a bright, blooming flower, particularly if bathed in sunlight, has an uplifting effect on anxiety and mood. In a world full of ups and downs, it’s nice to know that a small mood booster like flowers is readily available.
Increase Positivity and Productivity
Flowers stimulate the senses which helps wake up the brain and increase positivity and productivity. When instructional time is at a premium, a more positive and open mind will teach and learn better.
Gladiolus
If you’re looking for a flower to gift a teacher or parent at the start of this school year, we’d like to recommend the gladiolus, the colorful, summery flower will brighten your home, classroom and spirits. Their long stems hold multiple blooms and different gladiolus varieties offer different bloom colors. Gladiolus translated means little sword and the flower is sometimes called the ‘sword lily.’ They come in a rainbow of colors from white, yellow, pink and lavender, to rose, burgundy, purple, and even green. Gladiolus symbolize strength, victory, integrity, pride, sincerity, generosity and love. They stand tall among other flowers adding color and vertical interest to your bouquet.
Whether you select a few handpicked stems or add gladiolus to an arrangement created by us, it is sure to be a winner for your student, teacher, and the whole classroom. For more information on our offerings, please check our website. We can also design a custom floral arrangement to meet your specific needs.
