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WonderWild is growing, and that means we need more grownups! Here’s a little bit about who we are and who we’re looking for.

We’ve practiced kitchen knife skills a couple of times here at WonderWild. Each child has their own cutting board and a paring knife. They practice chopping fruits, veggies, cheese, and dried meats. This activity brings together a wonderful mix of

Spring is here, and the flying, buzzing, stinging bugs have appeared in full force around the cabin.

Gather round, and I’ll tell you a little bit about the wasps and bees we share space with here at WonderWild.

I’m always on the lookout for things the kids seem interested in so I can offer them new activity ideas. I think of it as following where they lead. For example, a couple of the kids wanted to make paper

I’m Issa Waters, founder of WonderWild. I’m the main grownup around here, wearing all the hats: administrative, financial, planning activities, day-to-day with the kids, maintaining our space, and more. The vision for adults at WonderWild As WonderWild grows, more grownups

Writing a bio about yourself is such a tricky endeavor! First person or third? Sparse or detailed? A little humor or all business? Does anyone love this task? Not me! Nevertheless, I want parents to have a clear idea of

Learning happens all the time, and kids are learning from everything they do. WonderWild is a space for self-directed learning and unhindered play, a powerful combination that lets children’s curiosity and imagination lead the way. Our learners choose their own

To help children explore their creative vision, we keep a collection of what are termed “loose parts”. Loose parts are things that can be played with, manipulated, and combined in open-ended ways. They can be used over and over again

How does self-directed education work?How do kids learn by playing?What do kids DO at WonderWild? If you’re new to self-directed learning, it can be hard to imagine exactly how it works. Let’s take a look! What is self-directed education? Self-directed