In Make it Wild Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield show how children can enjoy the endless opportunities offered by wild places. Looking at what nature has to offer, they explore the potential of diverse raw materials such as snow, leaves and sticks and suggest how to work with them. They demonstrate how to use nature's free, renewable resources to make anything from a clay monster to an ice lantern or flaming balloons. Making things outdoors involves creativity and imagination, as well as learning how to solve practical problems, how to work together, the need to see a process through from start to finish, the safe use of potentially dangerous tools - all of which help children acquire the skills they need to cope with the world and develop a commonsense understanding of the way it works. And Make it Wild makes it fun! Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield share a love of exploring wild places and a belief in giving kids the freedom to enjoy outdoor adventure. They are passionately committed to introducing young people to experiences that allow them to explore their limits, take measured risks and learn new skills, helping them to become healthy adults with a respect for the natural world. Together they are the authors of two previous books: Nature's Playground 'This anthology of things to do outdoors takes us further, deeper . . . it covers mud pies and dens, but also camouflage games, scavenger hunts and a hearty feeling that Nature is the greatest toy in the world.' Independent 'An inspiring invitation to …open the double-glazed doors and push the children outside.' Times Educational Supplement 'Packed full of great ideas for parents who want children to experience . . . their natural surroundings.' Gardens Monthly Go Wild! 'Go Wild! is just what families need to escape the virtual worlds and rediscover the wonders of the real one. It provides the perfect recipe for transforming cotton wool kids into confident, independent resilient young people. Every family should have a copy.' Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood 'A joyous celebration of independence, the great outdoors and taking risks, this is the ideal solution to a credit crunch summer holiday - nature comes conveniently free.' Daily Mail 'An essential addition to the kitbag of any budding outdoor adventurer' Country Living
