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 to come 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.
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
Wellma & the “One Bite Club”
by Emily Cibulka, Nutrition Coordinator You might be wondering what all this talk about the “One Bite Club” and “Wellma” is about. Here’s the lowdown! This month we introduced our newest Wellie, Wellma, who is our stuffed wombat/school pet. Of course, she comes to life in the kitchen to help me make snacks, wash dishes and encourage the kids to eat all of their favorite fruits and veggies and try new foods! The kids have been getting stars during morning
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
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
The Kindergartners Are Alright
Co-written by Mandy Serrano, Liz Clarke & Kim Hinkley (Programming Director at the Well) Whether you are looking toward home schooling, in-person school, a hybrid model, or your child attending a child care with e-learning support this year, kindergarten will look different for your child from what you anticipated. Many parents feel disappointed that the milestone of starting official school as a kindergartner has been postponed. They are worried that their child may fall behind academically and will spend too
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