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This book offers a complete guide to outdoor play, provision and learning in the Early Years and beyond. It aims to explain why we should bother with outdoor play, what children learn from working outside, how to set up and manage the space and what to provide. It discusses the role of the adult in ensuring the outdoors is a successful space.It is written for all those who have an interest in making sure outdoors is an effective teaching and learning environment- for those working in Early Years settings, for those running or taking relevant initial teacher education and professional development courses as well as those pursuing vocational courses or status. It includes photographs and case studies throughout and in each chapter offers discussion topics, questions and activities to further aid understanding.Bilton, Helen is the author of 'Outdoor Learning in the Early Years: Management and Innovation', published 2010 under ISBN 9780415454773 and ISBN 0415454778.
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