Make it Wild!: 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors

by Fiona Danks, Jo Schofield

Encouraging kids away from computers and the TV into the natural world, this fun-filled book lets them use their imaginations and discover the wonder and value of natural materials, as they have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever is available outdoors. With an emphasis firmly on fun, this activity book is jam-packed with instructions on how to make anything from a cricket bat to an ice lantern, as well as suggestions for expeditions, games and parties outdoors. From making things that fly to playing hay bale games, fashioning monsters from wet clay to trying stone jenga, creating living willow sculptures to making natural jewellery, this is the perfect book to help encourage children to embrace the great outdoors and create amazing fun things from natural materials.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Nature, Childrens, Crafts

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful, creative ideas for all kinds of seasons, places, and weather. Definitely makes me want to play outside! :)

[Phobean · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't say I read this book so much as skimmed the compelling photos in "101 Things to Make And Do Outdoors." This is a great book to inspire young people and their parents to spend time outside, making art and exploring. For me, it has a sort of "homeschool" feel that I suspect might leave people who are not used to that type of exploratory education (and resourcefulness? acceptance of things not turning out quite right?) hanging a bit while trying to complete projects with very sparse instructions. Still, I (so-called adult) felt curious to try out a project or two myself! A perfect book to check out of the library when inspiration hits.

[Bea Elwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the idea of the book but I none of the projects jumped out at me to do. Not so much imaginative as an actual intructional guide of how to have an imagination when looking at nature and feeling bored cause there's "nothing" to do.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This caught my eye as a crafter. Favorite projects include leaf poems (tie them to a tree), rock piles, ice lanterns and snow lanterns, balloon lanterns and stick lanterns (I used to make bark boats and send them down rivers at night with a birthday candle lit during Girl Scout camp).

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

THis book has so many awesome ideas for future programming....

[Lera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of future fun here, especially attracted by the fire-based activities! with thanks to Toby.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book with lots of great "boy stuff" to do for boys of all ages!