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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.

Family Fun

Madison, Wisconsin Summer Scavenger Hunt!

There’s nothing quite like a Midwestern summer. It’s our reward for getting through those long winter months! Summer is meant for exploring and noticing all of the things that seem to come to life once warmer temps arrive. There’s no better way to do this than with a scavenger hunt! We put together this family-tested, kid-approved bucket list. All the activities are free or low-cost. Take all season long to check these items off your list while you soak in

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Family Fun

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 bucket list so you can do just that. All the activities are free or low-cost. Take all season long to check these items off your list while you revel in fall foliage! See the link below for a printable version of the list.   The Well Preschool Fall Scavenger Hunt

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Managing Family Mental Health During Times of Uncertainty
Education

Keeping Yourself & Your Family Mentally Healthy During Uncertain Times

Keeping Yourself & Your Family Mentally Healthy During Uncertain Times by Caitlyn Hartjes, School Psychology Graduate Student Keeping our children and ourselves happy and healthy is always a challenge, but in times of unrest and uncertainty it seems as if we are trying to accomplish the impossible. Anxiety is something that we all may be facing to a certain extent. It is typically rooted in a sense of rigidity, and a feeling that life is out of control, which today’s

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Talking to Preschoolers About MLK's Legacy
Book Lists

Introducing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy to Preschoolers

In elementary school and beyond, teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an important part of the curriculum. But what about in preschool? Some of the subjects surrounding his legacy are advanced for early learners, so we put together some ideas to lay the foundation for the more the more complex concepts. Focus on FAIRNESS Practice taking turns with toys (instead of “sharing,” which is more of an abstract concept). Sometimes a timer helps (we like to use sand

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