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Author Watts, Ann

Title Outdoor Learning through the Seasons : an essential guide for the early years
Published Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2013

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Description 1 online resource (217 pages)
Contents Cover; Outdoor Learning through the Seasons; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One Outdoor learning and the Early Years Foundation Stage; 1 Characteristics of effective learning; 2 Creating an enabling environment outdoors -- design, layout and planting; 3 Creating an enabling environment outdoors -- areas of learning; 4 Working in partnership with parents; Part Two The four seasons; 5 Spring; 6 Summer; 7 Autumn; 8 Winter; Part Three The four elements; 9 Earth; 10 Air; 11 Water; 12 Fire; Conclusion; Bibliography
Summary Outdoor play experiences have a crucial role in young children's learning and development and should be a daily part of their lives. Planning and facilitating rich play and learning opportunities outside can, however, be challenging, especially in difficult weather conditions. Outdoor Learning through the Seasons provides detailed guidance on how we can encourage young children to engage with the natural world throughout the year. Using the four seasons as a framework, the book aims to help all adults to feel confident about taking children outside everyday and developi
Notes Appendix: Recipes for every seasonPlates
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Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781135135348
1135135347