August 23 – Paper Airplanes + a Clay “Donut” Stand

It’s crafty week! The vote was divided between these two activities, and we definitely have the space and time to do both. So we are. It’s also our last session before fall semester. Please let me know if you’ve invited friends to join us. We are expecting a bigger crowd this week before the groups …

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August 16 – Fizzing Chalk Paint + Popsicles

Did you know painting can be tactile and interactive? Well, it can with fizzing paint. We’re going to make paintable sidewalk chalk that can be “activated” when sprayed with vinegar. It will get messy, but we have a whole parking lot to cover! It’s the same baking-soda-and-vinegar science experiment they’ve been doing for years, just …

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August 9 – Slime Science

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July 26 – Water Play

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July 19 – Paper Hats + Masks

Good morning! We’re planning to meet just as last week, but with a few considerations: more blankets! legit activities! Please ask your kids what topic they’d like to explore with everyone. A little background prep so we can discuss these as a group and decide on next week, maybe a bit beyond, depending on the …

New Sessions – Fall 2021

Coming soon! More details as soon as I get them regarding the new fall sessions, but I am getting kind-of excited to do PEOPLE again. You? Wildlings is a secular, social group for homeschoolers and their parent(s). And we’re expanding! We’re going to have two groups: • one (hopefully) set in Indian Hills on Wednesdays …

What I’m Doing – Rosetta

Rosetta wishes to write nothing, but to show you a few pictures of how she’s passing the time. We want to see your pictures next. Explanations, from top to bottom, left to right: tormenting Maeve while she sleeps (common), sewing a doll’s dress, drawing + painting in the front yard, tormenting Fiona (very patient kitty), …

An Interview with Wilder

How has your life changed since you learned about Coronavirus?Just kinda boring. There’s not that much to do that’s exciting. We can’t go to my aunt’s birthday at the cabin in the woods. We get to check on dad because at least he’s not at work. He’s just hanging out in the basement, sleeping in …

March 11 – Family Trees

We’ll expore our family’s heritage, starting with you, the mama. I have papers for interested children to fill out about their mothers, plus lots of family tree printables to choose from if you wish to dive deeper. Bring maps, memorabilia, stories, photos – whatever you have – to describe our family trees. Toys and objects …