Stories, ideas and thoughts on seasonal living, learning and play from the Wilded Family.
Does that silvery coin in the night sky call to you each month? For thousands of years, humans have looked at the moon in wonder. Scientists think the moon formed from debris thrown out when a young Earth collided with another planet-sized
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 the world and learn to take responsibility for their choices
Nature plays an important role in early years education and through Key Stages One and Two – and, frankly, I’d argue all the way through our human journey. Outdoor learning is widely recognised as benefiting children’s physical, social and
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, people gave thanks for a good harvest and decorated places of worship
In Key Stage One English, children learn about verbs. A verb is a word that tells us what someone or something is doing. In “The cat ran away”, the verb is “ran”. Verbs can also tell us what someone can do: in “I can dance”, the verb is “da
Life is increasingly lived online. It seems counter-intuitive, then, that a growing number of people are slowing down and unplugging – but they are. More and more families are going low-tech and bringing a focused commitment to connecting w
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?
Our vision at Wilded Family is to help children everywhere enjoy a childhood filled with wonder, to encourage independence and creativity in primary education, and to make a positive impact on the planet by inspiring childhoods filled with
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 a home-educating family is on, but it did show how invaluable a few well-chosen resources can be. Here are o
Biodynamics is a new idea for many people. It goes beyond typical organic gardening and treats the farm or garden as a living whole rather than something we simply act upon. Biodynamic growers also pay attention to the rhythms of the cosmos
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