Blog

Over the years our incredibly talented teachers have put together a series of blogs to share some of their interest and ideas.

More blogs coming soon from Wildflowers!!!

Rebranding takes time and we are still very proud of all the work we did while named "the Well" for seven years.

Photo of carved pumpkin
Crafts

What To Do With Your Jack-o’-lanterns

Don’t just toss those decaying jack-o-lanterns! There’s lots of creative things that you can do with them, some that provide learning experiences and some that even help the environment: Bury it! Let kids get messy digging a hole and place the pumpkin in there. It will decompose and add nutrients to the soil! Create a backyard buffet Chop the pumpkin up in small pieces and set it out in your yard or in a nearby forest to create a feeding

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Family Fun

Updated: Madison, Wisconsin Fall Bucket List!

Ahhhhh . . . crisp, colorful fall. Autumn is a fan favorite season and a chance to enjoy the outdoors before winter comes! We put together this family-tested, kid-approved “scavenger hunt” so you can do just that. All the activities are free or low-cost. We’ve updated the 2020 list to reflect any changes due to COVID-19. Take all season long to check these items off your list while you revel in fall foliage! Click here for the printable list. All

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DIY

Tricks for Healthy Holiday Eating

Written by Emily Cibulka, Nurtitionist for The Well With extra treats abound during the holidays, it’s easy to treat yourself. You can do just that in addition to eating nutritious foods! Check out these 3 tips to encourage healthy eating, plus a fun holiday-themed snack that you can make together and enjoy as a family.  Keep a normal eating pattern This can help prevent overeating when it comes to their favorite holiday dish or grazing throughout the day. Sticking to

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Ten Pin
DIY

Tenpin: Our Top 10 Pins That Bowled Us Over This Month

10 Pins That Bowled Us Over We love trying out new activities, art projects, science experiments and recipes! Here are some of our favorites. Frozen Dinosaur Eggs Image source: Natural Beach Living Baby Wipe Container Treasure Chest Image source: Hands On As We Grow Rainbow in a Jar Image source: Laughing Kids Learn Marshmallow Print Caterpillars Image source: Elementary Art Fun Find & Hop! Image source: Sara J Creations Walking Rainbow Image source: Teach Beside Me Animal Toast Image courtesy

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Education

Summertime Letter Hunt

Summertime and the living’s easy! But this worksheet might be a little bit of a challenge. Find the letter that all these common summertime objects start with! Click here or on the image above to print.

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Sensory bin
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Summer Sensory Bins

Time to bring the sensory fun outside in the sun! We have three simple bins below, and the best part is that you may have all or most of the materials needed inside your home. There’s even one that’s taste-safe for babies! Digging for Worms Materials Needed: Coffee grounds (or real dirt!) Cooked spaghetti noodles Shallow bin Tongs or other tools to grab & dig for worms Jar to place found worms in! To Make & Play: Cook spaghetti noodles

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