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Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical and inspiring homeschool book that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—"All good things are wild and free"—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe—the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, play-based learning, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book.The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary homeschool resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.This book offers a refreshing roadmap for reclaiming childhood:Reclaiming Childhood: Move beyond the stigma of the past and discover how to prolong the magic and wonder of childhood by making the whole world your classroom.Nature-Based Learning: Find inspiration and practical advice for getting your children outdoors to nurture their sense of curiosity, joy, and awe through the spirit of Wild + Free.Child-Led Learning: Trust your instincts and learn to follow your child’s natural pace and passions, with a focus on reading great books and pursuing hobbies instead of rigid schedules.An Inspiring Parenting Guide: Whether you’re considering homeschooling or just need encouragement in the trenches, find the positive encouragement you need to overcome your fears and educate with confidence.

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education.Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe—the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this bookThe Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.

The companion to The Call of the Wild + Free: styled in the lush aesthetic of the Wild + Free brand, a four-color book offering crafts, activities, and essays, that parents, educators, and caregivers can use to inspire their children.Wild + Free Handcrafts is a beautiful, four-color resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities with kids. A handcraft engages one’s hands, requires a level of learned skill, encourages children to do their best work, and produces an end product that is useful. It has been used in homeschool settings for decades as one way to encourage them to work with their hands and discover a skillful craft they love to practice. It also is a great way for traditionally educated kids who are home for the summer, or in afterschool programs, or with their families on the weekends, to do fun, screen-free activities that will stimulate their imaginations and creativity. This book will feature a variety of nature crafts such as:Felted acornsPaper beadsNature wreathsCocoa mint lip balmWoven willow hearts Finger knit bracelets Eco-dyed kitchen towels Fairy tale treehouse Flower crowns Bug hotel  With the same lush photography as The Call of the Wild + Free, this book includes step-by-step pictures that show parents how to do the craft, and essays on the usefulness and purpose of handcrafts as a tool to spark children’s curiosity and wonder.

From Wild + Free, a wonderful collection of creative activities and homeschooling resources for parents, educators, and caregivers filled with engaging and fun ideas to help kids fall in love with literature and reading.Foster a love of reading in your child with Wild + Free Book Club. An invaluable educational resource curated by Wild + Free families around the world, this full-color illustrated book offers imaginative suggestions for creating themed book clubs for kids. Here are hands-on family activities, games, food, and decoration ideas inspired by a carefully chosen list of beloved classic novels, as well as discussion questions about plots and themes that engage kids minds and sparks their curiosity.Wild + Free Book Club is filled with fun ideas for each book, including:Anne of Green Gables—host a picnic tea partyThe Secret Garden—craft a terrarium, a secret garden of your ownCharlotte’s Web—host an old-time country fairThe Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe—turn your front door into a magical portal to NarniaWith step-by-step instructions, lush photography, and family-tested and kid-approved activities, Wild + Free Book Club will help parents and educators inspire children and instill a lifelong passion for literature and the joy of books.The Wild + Free Book Club reading list:The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Anne of Green Gables Around the World in 80 Days Black Beauty Charlotte’s Web The CrossoverEsperanza RisingThe Evolution of Calpurnia TateFarmer Boy From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler The Green Ember Heidi The Hobbit Island of the Blue Dolphins The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Little House in the Big Woods A Little PrincessLittle Women Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH My Side of the Mountain Peter Pan Pippi LongstockingRobin Hood Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryThe Secret GardenThe Swiss Family Robinson Treasure Island The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

"Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community." — New York TimesYour family was made for connection, wonder, and adventure, and this essential parenting guide is your map to create the family culture you deserve—from the founder of Wild + Free.As parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Arment—a mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling author—is no stranger to the barrage of decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks that each day brings. But what Ainsley has discovered on her journey of motherhood is that the magic of life isn’t found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional ordinary decisions of our days. And when we assume that a family has to look or act a certain way, we miss the opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling life together. Drawn from her family's stories and those shared by the Wild + Free community, The Wild + Free Family explores how to create a family culture that breaks the mold by seeking to connect with our children, unleash their gifts, pursue a shared vision together, and redeem generational patterns of brokenness, among so much more. Inside these pages are Ainsley’s words of encouragement, honesty, and wisdom, guiding all parents to create a home where families can forge their own path to love stronger, live more fully, and grow closer to each other. How do you create a family culture filled with connection and wonder in the midst of modern pressures?Intentional Parenting: Move beyond autopilot and the hustle of constant activity to make meaningful, ordinary decisions that build a magical childhood for your kids.Connection Over Correction: Discover how to connect with your children’s hearts, unleash their unique gifts, and foster a home environment where they feel seen, understood, and loved.Breaking Generational Cycles: Learn how to redeem what's been broken in your own story and create a new legacy of love and wholeness for generations to come.A Grace-Filled Approach: Find honest wisdom and gentle encouragement from author Ainsley Arment, founder of the worldwide Wild + Free community, as she shares her own family's stories.

"Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community." — New York TimesYour family was made for connection, wonder, and adventure, and this essential parenting guide is your map to create the family culture you deserve—from the founder of Wild + Free.As parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Arment—a mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling author—is no stranger to the barrage of decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks that each day brings. But what Ainsley has discovered on her journey of motherhood is that the magic of life isn’t found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional ordinary decisions of our days. And when we assume that a family has to look or act a certain way, we miss the opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling life together. Drawn from her family's stories and those shared by the Wild + Free community, The Wild + Free Family explores how to create a family culture that breaks the mold by seeking to connect with our children, unleash their gifts, pursue a shared vision together, and redeem generational patterns of brokenness, among so much more. Inside these pages are Ainsley’s words of encouragement, honesty, and wisdom, guiding all parents to create a home where families can forge their own path to love stronger, live more fully, and grow closer to each other. How do you create a family culture filled with connection and wonder in the midst of modern pressures?Intentional Parenting: Move beyond autopilot and the hustle of constant activity to make meaningful, ordinary decisions that build a magical childhood for your kids.Connection Over Correction: Discover how to connect with your children’s hearts, unleash their unique gifts, and foster a home environment where they feel seen, understood, and loved.Breaking Generational Cycles: Learn how to redeem what's been broken in your own story and create a new legacy of love and wholeness for generations to come.A Grace-Filled Approach: Find honest wisdom and gentle encouragement from author Ainsley Arment, founder of the worldwide Wild + Free community, as she shares her own family's stories.

"e;Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community."e; New York TimesAs parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Armenta mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling authoris no stranger to the barrage of decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks that each day brings. But what Ainsley has discovered is that the magic of life isnt found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional ordinary decisions of our days. And when we assume that a family has to look or act a certain way, we miss the opportunity to build a meaningful and fulfilling life together.Drawn from her family's stories and those shared by the Wild + Free community, The Wild + Free Family explores how to create a family culture that breaks the mold by seeking to connect with our children, unleash their gifts, pursue a shared vision together, and redeem generational brokenness, among so much more. Inside these pages are Ainsleys words of encouragement, honesty, and wisdom, guiding all parents to create a home where families can forge their own path to love stronger, live more fully, and grow closer to each other.

Wander through the world's classroom to learn, play, discover, and make the most of childhood. In this lyrical picture book from Wild + Free homeschool-community founder and bestselling author Ainsley Arment, your family will be inspired to make every day a growing experience through wonder, curiosity, adventure, and connection.In this poetic adventure, you will discoverthe delight of education through experience--exploring nature, reading great books, and pursuing new interests;that childhood is sacred, and children should be given the freedom to grow up slowly; andthat alongside loving guidance, the wider world offers children room to grow, learn, and become who they were meant to be.Grow Wild, My Child is perfect for . . .boys and girls, ages 4 to 8;families who enjoy nature and art, value giving their children safe spaces to make their own discoveries, and for those families who have chosen to homeschool; andgifts for birthdays, grade-school graduations, Christmas, and Mother's Day.Inspire your family to get dirt between their toes, reach for the sky, welcome exploration, and follow where adventure leads.

Wander through the world's classroom to learn, play, discover, and make the most of childhood. In this lyrical picture book from Wild + Free homeschool-community founder and bestselling author Ainsley Arment, your family will be inspired to make every day a growing experience through wonder, curiosity, adventure, and connection.In this poetic adventure, you will discoverthe delight of education through experience--exploring nature, reading great books, and pursuing new interests;that childhood is sacred, and children should be given the freedom to grow up slowly; andthat alongside loving guidance, the wider world offers children room to grow, learn, and become who they were meant to be.Grow Wild, My Child is perfect for . . .boys and girls, ages 4 to 8;families who enjoy nature and art, value giving their children safe spaces to make their own discoveries, and for those families who have chosen to homeschool; andgifts for birthdays, grade-school graduations, Christmas, and Mother's Day.Inspire your family to get dirt between their toes, reach for the sky, welcome exploration, and follow where adventure leads.