Wonder can be found everywhere, in the simplest of places and in many of the activities we undertake every day you just need to know how and where to look. And, of course, wonder is amplified tenfold when you head outdoors. The outdoors is where imagination and discovery collide in the most spectacular fashion. Mother Natures secrets are just begging to be discovered and, whats more, she is a brilliant, patient teacher and your child a willing student. Everything outdoors is full of wonder. Encourage your child to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, the magic in the mundane and enchantment in the everyday. This book lists some ideas on how to go about this. All the activities, either indoor or outside, are simple and inexpensive, and rely mostly on the ready imagination of your child. If you are guided by your knowledge of your own child, together you can find a little wonder in everything you do. So go on. Open the door, step outside and find some magic.
Caroline Webster is a freelance writer, author and founder of the award-winning blog Caro & Co. Caroline believes that it is essential to keep children engaged with the world around them and vital to foster creativity, imagination and resilience in all they do. She is a fierce advocate of a child's right to enjoy regular, unstructured play. She's also passionate about the slow-life method of parenting, encouraging community and supporting Aussie farmers. Her writing focuses on getting kids into the kitchen; food and food sources; gardens and gardening; nature and the outdoors; animals; photography; technology and how to effectively balance a child's use of that technology with real-life experiences. She became a World Vision ambassador in early 2013. Based in Sydney but with a farm on the Southern Tablelands of NSW, she is married with two teenage children who perplex and delight her in equal measure. You can find Caroline's blog at http://caroandco.com.au and on most social media platforms as @caroandcoau
