Pack a lunch, a blanket and some stuffed animals, and head out into the woods today - you’re in for a big surprise!
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This activity is the first of a summertime series featuring simple dramatic play ideas that mostly involve using items you already have at home.
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The 80s called, and they want their puffy paint back! Just kidding - here’s a recipe to make your own at home!
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Read how Wild Child campers challenge themselves.
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Fill your sensory bins (a.k.a plastic tubs or tin foil trays) with ‘cloud sand’ using flour and vegetable oil, and let the play begin!
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Make your own chalk paint using cornstarch, water and food colouring!
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Playdough is easy to make using just a few ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen cupboards!
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What can a child do with a stick? Read about some of the creative ideas the Wild Child campers came up with.
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Tandy shares some of the strategies she uses with children to encourage thoughtful and careful interactions with nature.
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Did you know that a stick was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 2008? Here are some fun ideas of things to do with sticks.
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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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Do you find yourself saying “be careful!” more often than you would like? Ashley shares some strategies she uses.
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Sarah shares resources for talking with children about life and death in the forest.
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A planned staycation can offer some respite and recovery for families worn down from the stress of the pandemic. Here are some affordable staycation ideas.
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This will be a different summer. Here are some things to keep in mind and to try.
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Try some or all of these things, and let us know if you have other mindful moments you do at home.
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We may be eating more while in lockdown because we are experiencing a loss of other sources of pleasure.
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Challenging behaviours may be better understood as stress responses.
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When children are resilient they are more able to be brave, curious, adaptable and extend their reach into the world.
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It's World Maternal Mental Health Day. If you feel like you are struggling, please reach out.
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