The Call of the Wild and Free

Name: The Call of the Wild and Free
Author: Ainsley Arment

Ainsley Arment

Nurture confident, joyful learners through curiosity, play, nature, and a freer approach to education.

15 min10 Chapters

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Education & Creativity

Parenting

Mindfulness & Happiness

Outline

What's it about?

The Call of the Wild and Free (2019) presents a joyful, nature-centred approach to children’s learning. Ainsley Arment encourages parents to nurture curiosity through outdoor exploration, reading, play, and hands-on discovery rather than rigid routines. The book offers practical ideas for creating a home environment where children can learn with freedom and wonder.

Key ideas

Children learn best when their natural curiosity leads, rather than a rigid daily routine.
Outdoor exploration is central to learning, giving children space to discover and wonder.
Reading, play and hands-on discovery are treated as real forms of education, not extras.
Parents can shape a home environment that supports freedom and wonder in learning.
The book offers practical ideas for nurturing joyful, confident learners at home.

About the author

Ainsley Arment is an American author and the founder of Wild + Free, a community for families who choose to educate their children at home with an emphasis on nature and curiosity.

Questions people ask

What is The Call of the Wild and Free about?

It presents a joyful, nature-centred approach to children's learning. Ainsley Arment encourages parents to nurture curiosity through outdoor exploration, reading, play and hands-on discovery.

Who is The Call of the Wild and Free for?

It is written for parents who want to create a home where children learn with freedom and wonder. It will especially interest families drawn to homeschooling or a more relaxed approach to education.