The Outdoor Classroom Ages 3-7: Using Ideas from Forest Schools to Enrich Learning - Softcover

Constable, Karen

 
9780415667258: The Outdoor Classroom Ages 3-7: Using Ideas from Forest Schools to Enrich Learning
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415667259 ISBN 13: 9780415667258
Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

The outdoor area is now an integral part of many early years settings and schools, but is it being used to its full potential?

This book clearly explains the learning potential of the outdoor environment and practically demonstrates how the ‘Outdoor Classroom’ can be developed in early years settings and schools. Drawing on the Forest School approach, it aims to inspire practitioners to think creatively about their outside area and how they can provide rich play opportunities for children that will further their learning regardless of any time, space or financial restraints.

Emphasising the importance of continuity for young children, the book shows how good practice in the early years can be built on in Reception and Key Stage 1 and covers:

  • What is the outdoor classroom and how does it enhance children’s learning?

  • How experiences in the Outdoor Classroom can support the early years and Key Stage 1 curricula

  • The implications for schools using the outdoor classroom including resources, timetabling, space, parental and staff opposition

  • Guidance on planning

  • Activities and ideas for using the Outdoor Classroom

Including practical examples and detailed case studies taken from a wide range of settings and schools, this handy text will help you to get the most out of your outside area.

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About the Author

Karen Constable is a Reception Teacher at Mark First School, UK.

Sandy Green worked within the early years sector for over thirty five years, initially as a nursery nurse in both education and social services settings and later as a lecturer in Further Education. She is now an educational consultant and has written extensively on early years education.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415667259
ISBN 13 
9780415667258
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
128

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