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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.
Quick & Simple Sensory Recipes
We like to joke that winter lasts half the year in Wisconsin, but it’s actually not that much shorter! Sometimes temps are low enough that spending a lot of time outside just isn’t possible. We are coming to the rescue with some indoor sensory activities that will keep your kids entertained for much longer than they take to make! You can store them in air tight containers to bring them out any time cabin fever hits. 2-Ingredient Fake Snow Materials
Preparing Your Preschooler for the Arrival of a New Baby
Preparing Your Preschooler for the Arrival of a New Baby by Jessica Burfield, DONA International-trained Postpartum Doula Bringing a new baby into your family is an exciting event! But for toddlers and preschool-age children, this new development in their life will take some getting used to. Here are some tips on making the adjustment as smooth as possible for the entire family. The excitement toward a new baby and the adjustment period will depend on the age of your children.
Our Favorite Snack Recipes: Winter 2020
We’ve tried a lot of new foods recently. Some we really enjoyed! Here are a few of our favorite snacks from this past month with easy recipes so that you can try making them at home too. Have some fun and let your kids join you in creating them! Printable versions: Fruit Pizza Baked Zucchini Bites Spinach Pancakes
No-Bake Treats
If there is one thing we’ve learned about cooking for a school of children, it’s that simple, no-bake recipes are a life saver and make the perfect grab-and-go snack option. Here are a few of our favorites at the Well! We hope they save you the time and fuss and leave happy, full tummies and big grins. Printable versions: Oat Balls Strawberry Banana Yogurt Bark Beet Applesauce “Better For You” Brownies Banana & PB Yogurt
New Year’s Event Party Agenda for Kids
Let’s face it, as parents we have a hard time staying up until midnight these days. And of course, kids do too! But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the countdowns and celebrations! Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate the upcoming New Year . . . New Year’s Science: Confetti Eruptions! Materials Needed: Baking Soda Vinegar Water Confetti Plastic party glasses Small bowl Shallow tray or baking pan Make a baking soda “dough” by mixing 2 cups
Make Snow Art!
Though winter may technically end on March 21, in Wisconsin we have snow well past that date and sometimes it takes a while to melt away! Here are a few ideas to get creative with it . . . Snow Spray Paint Spray paint for snow involves only 3 supplies – a spray bottle, water and food coloring! You can use regular food coloring, however you may need to use close to the entire bottle in order to get a