From puddle-jumping to mud-splashing, equip your little Wildlings with the ultimate wet weather gear and watch them embrace the elements with joy and confidence.
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Fire is part of life, it’s what sets up apart from the animal kingdom. Today we’re stoking the flames and exploring fire as a dangerous element.
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A little dirt doesn't hurt, and it’s never too early for children to experience the benefits of being outside.
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Our team of adventurous, nature-loving playworkers have scoured Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to bring you the 9 best family creek play spots.
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Creativity and curiosity converge in the ultimate unstructured play: loose parts. Read on to learn what loose parts play is, how fun and easy it can be and how it facilitates learning and creativity for children.
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Ever felt uncomfortable watching kids play fighting? We’ve been there. Read on for what to do when the play gets rough.
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Does mess make you anxious? If mud and mess are an obstacle for you when approaching nature play with your children, check out these hot tips for messy play made easy.
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Grab a buddy and get muddy with our 5-step guide to make a mudslide!
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Branch out and explore these terrific tree climbing spots on your next SEQ adventure.
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Got a climber on your hands? Read our top tips for teaching kids to tree climb, and the risks and benefits of playing at great heights.
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If risky play sounds like a recipe for disaster and a fast track to grey hairs, think again. Read on for more information on the benefits of risky play and why your child needs it.
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Why children need the earth and 3 types of bonding for infants
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According to child psychologist Michael Thompson, Phd, research shows no link between battle play in childhood and real-life aggression.
Instead, weapons play allows children to experience a range of emotions, from fear to heroism, and gives them the space to work through ideas about themselves and their world.
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We are a community, a village of like minded and adventurous families. Our children know what to expect, they know our rhythm and they are the pioneers of this space. They have freedom here, they have responsibility, they have a sense of place and they all weave together like a colourful and timeless tapestry to create a space that we cherish and love, because we all belong together, because we all belong here.
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Although the concept of our Forest School is not an exact replica of Nicolette Sowder’s Wildschooling, we share fundamental ideas with the philosophy. The ten pillars that Sowden expounds stand tall and strong like grandmother trees at Wildlings Forest School. Let’s take a closer look at Sowden’s Pillars.
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There is this hanging vine in a rainforest we visit that bears the shape of a swing. It has been there for years, the pure essence of a wild playground.
Through time, the vine has started to fall under the weight of gravity and small children and is touching the ground.
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