Read as Tandy shares about the joy of playing in the rain, even without rain gear.

Blog, family, parenting, play, Wild ChildNT MortonJune 8, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, puddles, Child-led

Wild Child: Balancing free exploration and respect for natural spaces

How do we let little ones explore in sensitive natural spaces without damaging the space or restricting their exploration? Read as Tandy shares her family’s strategy to manage this tension.

Blog, play, spring, summer, teaching, Wild ChildNT MortonMay 26, 2021Child-led, Wild Wednesday, wild child, forest play, environmental stewardship

WILD CHILD I Spy: Fungi

Have you noticed all the intersting mushroms growing in the forest? Read how Tandy shares adventures in mushroom hunting with her children.

Blog, Wild Child, summerChildreachMay 3, 2021Child-led, Exploration, Fungi, Independence, Inquiry-based learning, mushrooms, safety, Wild Child I Spy

Wild Wednesday: Waterfalls

Join Abby as she shares the learning she sees when her children play and explore.

Blog, development, family, parenting, play, spring, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachApril 28, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, development, learning, playing, play, risky play

Wild Wednesday: Echo

Read as Abby shares her adventure exploring caves with her little one.

Blog, development, family, parenting, play, Wild ChildChildreachApril 21, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, development, ece, child development, child-led

WILD CHILD I Spy Jack-Go-To-Bed-At-Noon

This week in the forest, we spotted tragopogon pratensis commonly referred to as Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon, meadow salsify, showy goat’s-beard or meadow goat’s-beard.

Blog, spring, Wild ChildChildreachApril 20, 2021forest, june, nature, outdoor play, play, Wild Child I Spy

WILD CHILD: I Spy Mayapples

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Read more in I spy Mayapples

Blog, spring, Wild ChildChildreachApril 19, 2021adventure, education, forest, grow, hike, information, knowledge, ldnont, learn, life, may, mayapplys, nature, outdoors, plants, play, spring, walk, wild child, Wild child I Spy

Wild Wednesday: Water long jump

Join Abby and her children as they explore Meadowliily Woods.

Blog, development, family, parenting, play, spring, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachApril 14, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, playing, outdoors, risky play, development, child-led

WILD CHILD: Spring At Home Challenge

Spring is here and so is the warmer weather. We have collected a few challenges to help you enjoy a few outdoor adventures while you are home.

Blog, family, parenting, play, spring, Wild ChildChildreachApril 8, 2021Blog, Play, Spring, wild child

Wild Wednesday: Balancing

Managing risk can be a scary experience as parents. Join Abby and her little ones as they share a risky adventure.

Blog, development, family, parenting, play, spring, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachApril 7, 2021wild child, Wild Wednesday, outdoors, outdoor play, outdoor learning, Outdoorplay, get outside, parenting, development

WILD CHILD: I Spy Trout Lillies

Have you ever wished you knew just a little more about the plant and animal life you see when you head outside? Read more with I Spy Trout Lillies

Blog, Wild ChildChildreachApril 5, 2021environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, ontario, plants, play, tdfef, wild child, Wild Child I Spy, wildlife

WILD CHILD: I Spy Wild Geranium

I spy WIld Geranium

Blog, spring, Wild ChildChildreachApril 1, 2021environmental stewardship, forest, grow, learn, nature, outdoor play, plant identification, play, tdfef, Wild child I Spy

Wild Wednesday: Following their lead

What happens when you have a plan and your children get distracted? Read about Abby’s adventure at Meadowlilly Woods ESA.

Blog, development, family, parenting, spring, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachMarch 31, 2021child development, child-led, Wild Wednesday, wild child, outdoor play, outdoors, outside, outdoor learning, Outdoorplay, get outside

WILD CHILD: I Spy Bloodroot

I spy bloodroot

Blog, spring, Wild ChildChildreachMarch 25, 2021bloodroot, environment, environmental stewardship, explore, family, flora, forest, grow, hiking, indentification, learn, nature, play, protecty, spring, Wild Child I Spy

Wild Wednesday: Making Soup

Read along as Abby shares about playing in the pond with her little one.

Blog, development, parenting, play, spring, teaching, Wild ChildChildreachMarch 24, 2021spring, development, child development, child-led, wild child, Wild Wednesday, play

WILD CHILD: Enjoy the Journey

Have you seen some ‘signs of spring’ popping up in London? Read more about finding the signs of early spring on your next walk, and enjoying the journey instead of the destination!

Blog, ParentConnect, parenting, play, spring, Wild ChildChildreachMarch 22, 2021Adventure, forest, nature, outdoor play

WILD CHILD: March Break Challenge

March Break is coming and so is the warmer weather. We have collected a few challenges to help you enjoy some outdoor adventures each day of the break.

Blog, play, spring, Wild ChildChildreachMarch 18, 2021