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.
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Wild Wednesday: Look for signs of the seasons
Read about Abby’s adventure spotting signs of every season.
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Blog , community , development , family , parenting , play , spring , teaching , Wild Child Childreach March 17, 2021 spring , wild child , Wild Wednesday , outdoor play , outdoor learning , outside , get outside
Wild Wednesday: Playing with nature
Join Abby as she talks about helping children understand how their actions effect their environment.
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WILD Wednesday: Ready, Set, Go!
Abby shares the learning the happens as her children play.
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WILD Wednesday: Beavers!
Join Abby and her children as they explore Dingman Creek and beavers!
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WILD Wednesday: Hill Top Fun!
Join Abby and her children on Hill Top Trail.
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WILD Wednesday: Visiting the North Pole
Join Abby and her Childreach as the explore the ‘North Pole’.
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WILD Wednesday: Balancing on logs
Join Abby and her children as they explore Dingman Creek.
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Wild Wednesday: Fishing!
Join Abby and her children as they explore a stream.
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10 Things to do Outside in Winter
What will you do over the holiday break to get outside and have fun? Try these 10 child friendly activities.
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WILD CHILD LESSON: Motivation to Go Outside for 15 Minutes
Is 15 minutes outside really worth the effort? Read about Tandy’s experience embracing short play period with her children and be inspired to get outside.
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Winter Layers for Outdoor Play
Have you ever wondered what all materials are that get discussed when we talk about winter layers? Read about the materials that keep us warm.
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A Lesson in Taking Risks
How do you decide if a risky situation requires you to intervene? Tandy shares a story from her family’s journey.
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What to Wear for Cold Outdoor Play
What do you wear to stay warm in cold weather? It’s easier than you think!
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WILD CHILD: Safety Game
Risky play and outdoor adventures can be nerve wracking as the parent. Tandy shares how a game has allowed her to manage the risk.
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WILD CHILD: Encouraging Kindness in the Forest
Tandy shares some of the strategies she uses with children to encourage thoughtful and careful interactions with nature.
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WILD CHILD: Assessing Risky Play
Is it safe? Do you think I can let my child do that? Here are some strategies to help you feel confident making these decision in the forest.
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EXPLORE + PLAY to Exercise your Body and Grow your Brain
Playing outdoors makes children smarter, healthier and happier! Here are some ideas to get you started.
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