Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 What is an outdoor classroom and how does it enhance children's learning?; Introduction; The historic perspective of outdoor learning; Outdoor learning in modern times; The outdoor classroom -- what is it?; What is Forest School?; Self-esteem; The adult role; Supporting a child's behaviour; Improving attitudes to learning; Risk-taking in the outdoors; Improving health and physical development through outdoor play; A summary of the benefits of learning in the outdoor classroom
2 The implications for settings using the outdoor classroomIntroduction; Creating space for an outdoor classroom; Health and safety; The role of the supporting adult; Parental support; Involving parents; Fitting outdoor learning into a crowded timetable; Planning for outdoor learning; The Early Years Foundation Stage; Developing outdoor learning beyond the early years; The National Curriculum; Resourcing your outdoor classroom; Examples of planning in the EYFS and Key Stage 1; Early Years Foundation Stage: Communication and language (listening and attention)
Key Stage 1: Literacy (spoken language)Early Years Foundation Stage: Expressive arts and design (exploring and using media and materials); Physical development (moving and handling); Key Stage 1: Art and design; Early Years Foundation Stage: Mathematics (numbers); Key Stage 1: Mathematics (numbers); Early Years Foundation Stage: Understanding the world; Key Stage 1: Science; Conclusion; 3 Using themes to inspire learning in the outdoor classroom; Introduction; Introduction to Forest School skills; Fitting Forest School experiences into the Early Years Foundation Stage
Working with the National Curriculum at Key Stage 1Using books as a stimulus for learning in the outdoor classroom; Mathematics outside the classroom; Exploring our world; Conclusion; 4 Assessing children's learning in the outdoor classroom; Introduction; Why do we need to assess children in the outdoor classroom?; Using observation for assessment in the outdoor classroom; How to use these observations; Observing in Key Stage 1; Summary; 5 The outdoor classroom in practice; Introduction; Case study: A small rural first school; Case study: A large urban infant school
Case study: Nursery provisionSummary; 6 Conclusion; Useful reading; Useful websites; Index
