WILD CHILD: Choose OUTSIDE in 2024

Are you looking for some ideas to help you spend more time enjoying nature this year? We’ve collected some fun challenges to meet you where you are and help you intentionally get outside in 2024.

Blog, family, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonJanuary 8, 2024wild child, outdoor play, new year, 1000 hours

Wild Child: Take a Tiny Adventure

Today is your chance to be an adventurer. Read as Tandy shares about embracing Tiny Adventures throughout your day.

Blog, fall, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 21, 2023Wild Child, autumn, tiny adventure, play outside

Wild Child: Intentionally Noticing Seasonal Changes

Don’t miss the changes happening outside each day. Tandy shares some strategies for creating intentional memories together.

Blog, fall, nature connection, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 20, 2023autumn, fall, changes, intentional play, learning, outdoor learning, wild child

WILD CHILD: Be Inspired by Autumn

Today Tandy shares what makes autumn such a special time to play outside. She also shares some tips to help you tailor your outdoor play to your family’s needs.

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WILD CHILD: Wet + Chilly = Amazing Adventure!

Autumn is here. Tandy has collected some stories to inspire you to embrace the magic of outdoor play this season.

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WILD CHILD: Slowing Down

Today on the blog Tandy shares the magic of slowing down, being in the moment, and taking a toddler walk regardless of your age.

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WILD CHILD: Can you take a sound walk?

This weekend take time to slow down and connect with a sound walk.

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WILD CHILD: Can you find autumn plants?

Have you noticed all the flowers and seed pods growing in our natural spaces. Check out our blog for a quick reference for identifying some of the common plants we find in our WILD CHILD program.

WILD CHILD: Nature Prescription

Read about the benefits of time outside for mental and physical health.

WILD CHILD: Embracing Spring

Have you noticed the weather? Rainy, hot, sunny, cold. Spring brings it all. Read as Tandy shares why you want to play outside in all the weather spring offers.

Blog, fall, nature connection, play, spring, Wild ChildNT MortonMarch 31, 2023spring, all weather play, fun in all weather, rain, sleet, outdoor play

Winter Activities to Inspire Play

We have collected 14 low to no cost activities to inspire you to have fun together every day.

Wild Child: Tiny Adventure

Today is your chance to be an adventurer. Read as Tandy shares about embracing Tiny Adventures throughout your day.

Blog, fall, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonNovember 8, 2022Wild Child, autumn, tiny adventure, play outside

Wild Child: Intentionally Noticing Changes

Don’t miss the changes happening outside each day. Tandy shares some strategies for creating intentional memories together.

Blog, fall, nature connection, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 18, 2022autumn, fall, changes, intentional play, learning, outdoor learning, wild child

Wild Child: Noticing and sharing what we see

Fall is full of changes that are fun to notice together. Tandy shares some tips for helping children master the words to share their stories.

Blog, development, fall, family, literacy, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 11, 2022Wild Child, literacy, storytelling, sharing, outdoor play, fall, autumn

Wild Child: Friends help us try new things, Part 2

Do you have a quiet-observer or and all-in-explorer? Tandy shares the magic of having both personalities playing together in this second part of a 2 part series.

Blog, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonOctober 4, 2022wild child, cautious child, adventurous child, mud, play, outdoor learning

Wild Child: Friends help us try new things, Part 1

Do you have a cautious-observer or and all-in-explorer? Tandy shares the magic of having both personalities playing together in this 2 part series.

Blog, nature connection, play, Wild ChildNT MortonSeptember 27, 2022wild child, cautious child, adventurous child, mud, play, outdoor learning

Wild Child: Nature's storystarters

Your collection of sticks, rocks, or snails shells is a perfect opportunity to learn new words and share stories. Read as Tandy shares about natural collections and learning.

Wild Child: It's raining, it's pouring, let's go EXPLORING!

It’s a rainy day today. Don’t miss your chance to explore this fun change with your little ones.

Blog, fall, nature connection, spring, waterNT MortonAugust 30, 2022rain, wild child, outdoor play, rainy day, fun in all weather

WILD CHILD: Instead of Saying "Be Careful"

To set your little one up for success instead of saying “Be Careful” use a different approach to develop awareness and encourage problem solving. Try saying these instead! See our helpful list of examples below and practice them during your next outdoor play adventure.

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WILD CHILD: Finding Nature Hidden in the City

Nature is all around us. Tandy challenges you to explore the crack and look up and notice nature hiding in plain sight.