| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Outdoor learning: what it is and why it matters : Welcome to this book ; What is outdoor learning and why is it important? ; What is an outdoor toddler group like? ; What will I find out from reading the rest of this book? -- 2. Working with 1-3 year olds : Developmental milestones ; How young children learn ; The role of play in learning ; How this relates to your activity planning ; Typical behaviours and what they might mean -- 3. Getting your site ready : What kind of thing am I looking for? ; Things to consider ; Possible sites ; Existing childcare settings ; Preparing for a meeting with the site representative ; Preparing the site -- 4. What will I need? : Finding resources ; Resource collections ; Record-keeping ; Insurance ; First aid ; What qualifications will I need? ; Tax affairs -- 5. Staying safe and having fun : Going out in all weathers ; Other essentials ; Dealing with extremes ; Providing shelter ; Adult-to-child ratios ; Site boundaries ; Risk assessment ; Accidents and emergencies -- 6. Spread the word! : Offline publicity ; Online ; By phone ; Communication with parents ; Working with parents: a positive relationship -- 7. Planning : Different group types ; How to plan -- 8. Activity bank : Games and physical activities ; Craft and creative activities ; Songs ; Planning activities for one year olds (infants) ; Using storybooks ; Thematic planning -- 9. Useful links : Sources of funding ; Equipment providers ; Finding a site ; Guidance on tax, self-employment and paying others ; Disclosure and barring service (formerly CRB checks) ; First aid training ; Safeguarding children ; Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework ; Insurers specialising in childcare settings ; Developing your grounds ; Further activity ideas ; Forest School training and forestry information -- Planning template 1 -- Planning template 2 -- Planning template 3 -- Appendix: Risk assessment grid |
| Summary |
"We are all mindful of the increasing news coverage of outdoor play and its benefits, but how can you go beyond the sandpit and hopscotch to create a magical and creative experience for the children in your care? This book provides all the encouragement you will need to set up and run an outdoor toddler group. It provides a step-by-step guide to selecting an appropriate site, resourcing the outside area, devising age-appropriate activities, planning activities and the legal requirements involved. Including an overview of the developmental milestones of babies and toddlers, it shows you how you can meet their specific needs. Features include:An activity bank full of games, suggestions for crafts, Forest School activities and songs and stories Practical advice on risk assessment and health and safety Guidance on working with parents and carers Adaptable planning templates With a strong emphasis on providing fun learning activities throughout the year, this book will be essential reading for all those that want to provide high quality outdoor experiences for the youngest children in their care"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
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Play groups.
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Outdoor games.
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Play environments.
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Infants -- Development.
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Toddlers -- Development.
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tot lots.
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outdoor game.
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EDUCATION -- Elementary.
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Infants -- Development
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Outdoor games
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Play environments
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Play groups
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Toddlers -- Development
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317676911 |
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1317676912 |
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