The Wilded Blog
Stories, ideas and gentle wisdom on seasonal living, festivals, learning at home and the magic of play.
A family guide to the phases of the moon
Does that silvery coin in the night sky call to you each month? For thousands of years, humans have looked at the moon in…
Why is play important for children’s learning and development?
Play is a natural, universal impulse in childhood. It’s essential for children’s physical and emotional wellbeing, growth, learning and development. Through play, children explore…
Why is nature important in early years education?
Nature plays an important role in early years education and through Key Stages One and Two – and, frankly, I’d argue all the way…
What’s the point of celebrating harvest festival?
Harvest festival is an annual celebration of the year’s harvest, usually held around the autumn equinox. It’s a celebration of thanksgiving and abundance. Traditionally,…
What is a verb? A simple guide for Key Stage One
In Key Stage One English, children learn about verbs. A verb is a word that tells us what someone or something is doing. In…
What is a celebration – and why should we care?
Life is increasingly lived online. It seems counter-intuitive, then, that a growing number of people are slowing down and unplugging – but they are.…
What is a Waldorf school? An overview of the Steiner Waldorf approach
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably come across the term “Waldorf”, especially in connection with kindergartens. So what exactly is a Waldorf school?
February festivals: Candlemas, Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day
Our vision at Wilded Family is to help children everywhere enjoy a childhood filled with wonder, to encourage independence and creativity in primary education,…
Our top 5 home education resources
The whole world has now had a glimpse of learning at home. What many experienced during the pandemic wasn’t the same as the journey…
Biodynamic gardening: planting by the moon
Biodynamics is a new idea for many people. It goes beyond typical organic gardening and treats the farm or garden as a living whole…
7 common home education problems – and how to solve them
Home education is an increasingly popular choice for parents who want a learning experience tailored to their children. It can also bring its own…
Stress-free learning for Key Stage One maths
All humans are different, so it’s no surprise that all children are too. We learn differently and get excited by different things. If your…
