“King Winter is now in the land He reigns with cold and freezing hand. He makes Jack Frost touch nose and toe, and brings us bright and shiny snow.” We have found poems and verses – a rich activity to share together as a family is to follow the seasons of the year. But not […]
There are so many wonderful craft opportunities for Christmas to choose from. One of our favourites is making Christmas ornaments from playdough. What you will need: For the play dough: 130g of plain flour 70g warm water 40g fine sea salt 30g vegetable oil Food colourings of your choice. Equipment: Mixing bowl […]
Welcome to December. The cold winds are blowing, the fire is blazing in the hearth, the kitchen is busy with the smells of baking biscuits and Christmas cake and the table is covered in card, glue, felt, and glitter. This is a month filled from beginning to end with festival and celebration. Advent is the […]
Why not help your child make their own lantern to take a walk with or leave on the nature table? How to make a lantern: What you will need: Any clear glass jar – with any label removed. Different coloured tissue paper Craft glue & a paint brush String, ribbon or a length of finger […]
Halloween is approaching… As the days have turned colder and the nights drawn in, we’ve been dressing up warm in hats, scarves and gloves and spending hours outside collecting nature’s treasure. Our nature tables are heavy laden and our classroom walls awash with autumnal pictures and the results of our craft activities. Being outside and […]
For Children autumn is a magical season. In the UK, we return from bright expanse of summer to school days and routine. Cooler days, trees changing colour and jumpers coming out for the first time. The season is filled with bounty and anticipation. Get crafty this October by celebrating Michaelmas, lantern walks and Halloween all […]
This is the first of Wilded Family’s monthly themed songs – Twelve affirmations for the soul. Inspired by the energy of the seasons, these songs are a wonderful way for children, adults and teachers to experience the rhythm of sound. Use this song to meditate, reflect or in circle time to bring the feeling of […]
Are you going to make a carved pumpkin this year, if you are can you get an edible pumpkin and use the “guts” to make a yummy pumpkin pie? We’ve got the perfect pumpkin pie recipe for you to try. John Greenleaf Whittier, The Pumpkin, 1850 “Oh!—Fruit loved of boyhood!—the old days recalling, When […]
This year, as we welcome Autumn with open arms, we watch the leaves change as all their beauty is revealed once again, and we can’t help but feel excited for what’s ahead! We’ve just finished our main harvest at home. Grapes and Apples on the same day! Our very own family tradition celebrates Green Family […]
Dragon bread is one of my all time favourite Michaelmas traditions. As well as being easy to make, sculpting bread into a dragon is both a creative and tasty way to involve the whole family. Here is the Wilded Family recipe