The Wilded Blog
Stories, ideas and gentle wisdom on seasonal living, festivals, learning at home and the magic of play.
Meet the maker: Stephanie Green on how Wilded Family began
Stephanie Green is the artist and founder behind Wilded Family. We asked her about how it all began and what drives her work.
Anthroposophy and my making process
The anthroposophical movement emerged in the early twentieth century, developed by the philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Anthroposophy is a school of thought that brings together…
Reading and writing? Let’s start with storytelling
Before we made marks, we made sounds. Storytelling predates any form of written communication – the histories of entire civilisations were passed down through…
Play is the work of childhood
Play is essential for children. Through play they develop fine and gross motor skills, language, social skills, self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, creativity, problem-solving and the…
Our top 5 ideas for hands-on maths learning
Parents and teachers: if you’re looking for a more effective, stress-free way for your Key Stage One child to learn maths, hands-on learning could…
Observation: nurturing the first skill of science
Observation is more than simply noticing something. It’s something we all begin doing intuitively in childhood. All science begins with close observation and direct…
How living seasonally helps children develop
Children are naturally curious about the world, which makes childhood a wonderful time to introduce the festivals of their ancestors and of people around…
How much does seasonal living cost?
Seasonal living is becoming increasingly popular with families because it encourages a natural, healthy approach to life. Here’s a guide to what you might…
How hands-on learning benefits children
Children learn from many different activities and teaching styles, and the best approach always depends on the child. But many children find that hands-on…
Handwriting: an endangered species in a digital world?
We still see the written word in art and signage, but our handwriting is slowly fading. Yet there’s something special about it. A handwritten…
Spring gardening tips with children
Children learn a lot through observation, and the best way to show them where food comes from is to grow some together. The garden…
Finding the familiar rhythm of Easter
In the Northern Hemisphere, spring coincides with Easter. As the earth is renewed and brought back to life from winter’s cold, we also celebrate…
