Rewilding Children’s Imaginations: 99 Creative Activities Inspired by Nature and Folktales from Around the World

by Pia Jones, Sarah Pimenta, Tamsin Cooke

Rewilding Children’s Imaginations is a practical and creative resource designed to engage children in the natural world through folktales, storytelling, and artmaking. The guide introduces 21 folklore stories from across the world alongside 99 creative activities, spanning nature and the four seasons of the year. Using the lens of folktales and myths of the land, children are encouraged to explore a variety of activities and exercises across different arts media, from visual art making to storytelling, drama, and movement. This Rewilding Children’s Imaginations brings together nature, art, and oral storytelling in easy and accessible ways to help children connect with the world around them, as well as with their own emotional landscapes. It is essential and enjoyable reading for primary teachers and early years professionals, outdoors practitioners, therapists, art educators, community and youth workers, home schoolers, parents, carers, and families.

220 pages, Hardcover

Published July 14, 2023

Reviews

[Sebvand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Many interesting ideas for activities with children. I personally use these ideas for activities with cub scouts which is a great match. I like the way stories are coupled to activities, but I would have enjoyed also seeing longer and more elaborate stories to read to the kids.