'Budlings'

Welcome to the wonder years of wiggly roots and tiny hands!

Ages 9–11 | Term-based Kit | Wigglewood Newt Academy

Budlings are bold, brainy, and beginning to branch out. They’re ready for more complexity—both in plant life and their own—and this kit rises to the occasion with fascinating facts, gentle challenges, and room to grow (literally and figuratively).

We pair engaging activities with independent tasks that reward attention, consistency, and a growing sense of pride in nurturing life. Plants are great teachers—they don’t rush, don’t judge, and always respond to care.

🌸 Why Budlings love it:

Builds confidence through gentle autonomy
Connects gardening with biology, weather, and art
Encourages real-world responsibility in playful ways
A calming alternative to fast-paced tech

Each kit is designed for the duration of 1 school term (6 weeks) and includes:

Students Choice:
Choose from Boy, Girl or Neutral themed Kit.
Choose 1, 2 or 3 Newts

Choose from:
Cacti / Succulents Newts
Edible Newts
Medicinal Newts
Native Newts
Perfect for Dried Flowers Newts
Pretty Newts

Trading Cards: “Budlings collect cards that connect story, science, and Wildovia lore — swap and build your set! Unlock the answer to a question to lead you to my website. Once found, submit your answer and receive an Exclusive Trading Card of Wildovia.”

Weekly Treasure Hunt (Fun Facts): “Each A6 Fun Fact card has one true science fact and two hilarious nonsense ones. Can you uncover the truth each week?”

STEM: “Weave maths, science, and observation together: track measurements, test sunlight vs shade, and explore plant lifecycles.”

Journals: “Budlings sketch, graph, and write reflections, creating a record of growth and imagination.”

Perfect for the thoughtful middle-years student who still believes in magic but also wants to know how photosynthesis works.