2018 Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar

by wilderchild | November 24, 2018 | Blog, Outdoor Activities, Wild Activities | 6 Comments

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Hapa-Zome: The Art of Pounding Flowers

May 20, 2016

My daughter loves art and smashing things (yep), so I have wanted to try hapa-zome with her for a long time. The term means "leaf-dye" in Japanese, and was coined by India Flint, author of Eco Colour: Botanical Dyes for Beautiful Textiles. This was simple, fun,...

What Happened When Hover Mom Took the Day Off?

May 6, 2016

On a recent trip to visit my husband's family in Colorado, I brought along Angela Hanscom's new book, "Balanced and Barefoot, How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children." Her life-altering words and insights played out in a real,...

10 Things Kids Should See Their Parents Doing Outside

Apr 17, 2016

Anyone who has spend time in the presence of children knows how perceptive, alive and tuned into the world they are. Our fear, resilience, empathy - it all gets integrated and informs who they are becoming. The best way inspire a love of nature in our kids is...

Why We Have to Change the Way We Talk About the Weather

Mar 31, 2016

According to a recent survey, three-quarters of British children spend less time playing outside than inmates. This is shocking, but it's a growing trend even among children who live in nature-rich areas. And guess what the biggest excuse (given globally ) was for...

The Nature Play Poster Is Ready!

Mar 6, 2016

After all the work, I'm so thrilled to say that my Nature Play poster is done! My goal was to create a piece of art that celebrates, encourages and visualizes all the life-altering benefits that nature play brings into the lives of children everywhere. I made this for...

Making Snow Mandalas

Feb 19, 2016

I have to admit, I get a little anxious for Spring this time of year. To center myself and stay in the moment, I decided to embrace what's left of the season by making snow mandalas! We tapped the maple trees and temperatures look like they are going to be high for...

Three Words That Transformed Outdoor Play With My Child

Feb 2, 2016

I've discovered a lot in these last few years taking my kids outside almost every day. Of course there have been missteps and challenges, but there are three words that have infinitely improved our time in nature together. Armed with knowledge from some incredible...

Intro to Moon Gazing + 2016 Full Moon Dates Printable!

Jan 22, 2016

The moon is such a powerful, accessible tool for learning and growth. Here are a few moon activities, lessons and resources to help you and your family learn more about and connect to the moon and night sky. Plus stick around to get your free printable of the 2016...