Wildling Wisdom: A Learning Space for Little Lokkticians
Step into a world of enchanted dread care, forest magic, and self-love.
Here, dreadlocked children (and their grown-ups) can explore fun lessons, printable guides, colouring pages, and gentle tips to care for their magical crowns - the wildling way.
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Curious minds, this way!
Whether you're new to dreadlocks or already rocking your magical crown, we've gathered answers to the questions wildlings and their grown-ups ask most. From how to care for your lokks, to how dreadlocks grow, why they matter, and what to do if they start hugging too tight — you'll find it all here.
This is a safe and gentle space to learn, explore, and celebrate the beauty of natural, locked hair — one question at a time.
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Wander into a magical learning space where dreadlocked children can explore the roots of their crown — through story-rich lessons that blend ancient wisdom with modern care.
Here you'll find gentle, engaging lessons on:
The history of dreadlocks across cultures and time,
The importance of personal hygiene and scalp health,
And how to care for your hair with love, pride, and responsibility — the wildling way.
All lesson plans are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and include learning outcome codes for homeschooling families and educators. Whether you're twisting lokks or learning where they came from, these lessons support both heart and head.
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Everything your little lokktician needs for a magical, confident dreadlock journey.
Explore a growing library of enchanting tools — from colouring pages of dreadlocked children around the world, to our printable Dread Care Guide, and story-rich resources made just for young wildlings.
Discover:
The softcover storybook Children of the Crown
A cuddly Lokkling Doll with tiny hand-crafted dreadlocks
Gentle Lokk Mist Spray made with child-safe essential oils
Printable lessons and activities
Magical treasures to support scalp care, self-love, and cultural pride
These resources were created to help your wildling feel seen, celebrated, and supported — every step of the way.
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Printable activities, craft projects, and seasonal forest-inspired fun. Think:
Make-your-own Lokkling masks
Rune tracing worksheets
Dread bead crafting guides
Crown affirmations colouring pages
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Children of the Crown — Lesson Scripts for Kids
Lesson 1: What Are Dreadlocks?
Hello, little one!
Did you know hair can be many things? It can be soft and straight, curly like a spring, or even twisted into special rope-like shapes called dreadlocks.
Dreadlocks are a way some people wear their hair, where the hair twists and knots together naturally or with a little help. These locks look like tiny ropes or braids, but they’re very special.
People have worn dreadlocks for thousands of years — from kings and queens to everyday heroes — to show who they are, where they come from, and to celebrate their stories.
Activity:
Can you draw yourself with dreadlocks? What colors would you use? Maybe your hair could be bright purple or all natural with special decorations!
Lesson 2: Hair is Energy and Connection
Your dreads isn’t just hair — it’s like a little crown that holds your energy. When you take care of your dreadlocks, you’re taking care of yourself.
Some people believe that hair connects us to our families and our ancestors — these are the people who lived long ago and loved us very much.
When you touch your dreadlocks gently, you’re sending love to yourself and your story.
Activity:
Close your eyes and gently touch your hair. Think about someone you love. Imagine your hair glowing with their love and your happiness.
Lesson 3: Caring for Your Dreadlock Crown
Did you know that your dreadlocks are like a magical crown that needs love, care, and a little bit of attention to keep it shining strong?
Looking after your dreadlocks helps them stay neat, clean, and full of good energy. Let’s learn how to care for your dreadlock crown like a true dreadlock guardian!
✨ Washing Your Dreadlocks ✨
Dreadlocks love to be clean — just like you after a long day of play!
You can wash your dreadlocks every 1–2 weeks using a natural, gentle shampoo (ask your grown-up to help find one made especially for dreadlocks). Make sure you rinse really well so no soap is left behind.
🌀 Kid Tip: Use your fingertips (not nails!) to gently scrub your scalp like you’re giving it a little massage.
💨 Drying Your Dreadlocks 💨
After washing, your dreadlocks need to dry properly — just like your clothes on the washing line.
Too much dampness can make your dreadlocks feel icky or even smell funny. You can gently squeeze the water out with a towel, and if you have long dreadlocks, you can use a hairdryer on a low, warm setting (with adult help).
🌞 Kid Tip: Let your dreadlocks dry in the sunshine if it’s a warm day. The sun is nature’s hairdryer!
🌱 Separating Your Dreadlocks 🌱
Sometimes, your dreadlocks like to hug each other too tightly and start sticking together. That’s why we separate them gently with our fingers to make sure they’re standing strong on their own— it’s like giving each one a little room to grow.
👐 Kid Tip: Ask a grown-up or a friend to help you gently pull them apart if they get too close.
🌈 Palm Rolling 🌈
Palm rolling is like giving your dreadlocks a big warm hug. You just roll each one between your hands to help them stay smooth and neat.
You don’t have to do this often, but a little rolling after washing can help your dreadlocks grow strong and tidy.
🖐️ Kid Tip: Try singing your favourite song while rolling — it makes the time go faster and more fun!
🧙♀️ Visiting a Dreadlock Artist or Loctician 🧙♀️
Every now and then, your dreadlocks might need a little professional magic. That’s when you visit a loctician — someone who helps take care of dreadlocks like yours.
At your visit, they might:
Clean up your roots (new growth)
Fix any loose or frizzy parts
Make sure everything is neat and healthy
Don’t worry, maintenance does not hurt but it can take a while so make sure you are comfortable
🎉 Kid Tip: Bring your favourite toy or drawing pad — some appointments can take a little while!
🪄 Home Care Tips & Tricks 🪄
Here are some super secret tricks for keeping your dreadlocks happy at home:
Sleep with a silk or satin wrap to keep your dreadlocks soft
Don’t twist or play with your dreadlocks too much — they like to rest!
Drink water and eat yummy nutritious food — healthy dreadlocks need a healthy you!
Use a light spray or natural oil if your scalp feels dry (ask a grown-up for help)
🌟 Activity:
Print out this “Caring for My Crown” Chart!
Draw little pictures or use stickers to track when you:
Washed your dreadlocks
Separated them
Rolled them
Went for a maintenance visit
Stick your chart on your wall or fridge like a proud dreadlock champion!
Activity:
Pretend your scalp is a garden. What kind of garden tools would you use to care for it? Draw your garden and your special hair-care tools.
Lesson 4: Hair is Culture and Story
Your hair tells a story — your story! And the stories of the people who came before you.
Different people all over the world have different ways of wearing their hair. Some wear braids, some wear curls, and some wear dreadlocks. Each style is like a secret message about who they are.
Wearing dreadlocks is a way of saying, “I am proud of my story and my family.”
Activity:
Ask someone in your family to tell you a story about your family or where your hair comes from. Draw a picture or write a few words about it.