Learning Outdoors: Improving the Quality of Young Children's Play Outdoors

by Maggie Woonton, Helen Bilton (Editor), Karen James (Editor), Anne Wilson (Editor)

Overview

It is now officially acknowledged that outdoor play is extremely important for young children's development and that a few old bikes and a climbing frame just will not do. This book shows how to develop an outdoor learning environment properly for young children and how adult supporters should behave in this space.

This book offers examples of good outdoor practice in a range of early years settings. Both practical and theoretical aspects of learning outdoors are covered, tracking a shared enthusiasm for outdoor play amongst practitioners, children and parents.

The book shows how the authors set about solving common problems encountered in the outdoor area, and, using photographs, plans and written observations, the book shows how stimulating outdoor learning environments can be created.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843123507
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/14/2005
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Maggie Woonton, Helen Bilton, Karen James, Anne Wilson

Table of Contents

Foreword, Acknowledgements, About the authors, Preface, Introduction, Background to the Brent Outdoor Play Project, Section 1. Outdoor Learning in Practice, 1. Deciding on the size and scope of your project, 2. Planning and resourcing outdoor play, 3. Creating the outdoor learning environment, 4. What do children learn outdoors?, 5. Barriers and solutions, 6. Benefits of outdoor play, Section 2. Forms and Checklists, Section 3. Further Ideas and Materials to Develop Outdoor Provision, Bibliography, Useful contacts, Index