Exercising Muscles and Minds, Second Edition: Outdoor Play and the Early Years Curriculum - Softcover

Ouvry, Marjorie; Furtado, Amanda

 
9781785922664: Exercising Muscles and Minds, Second Edition: Outdoor Play and the Early Years Curriculum
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1785922661 ISBN 13: 9781785922664
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2019

Synopsis

This updated edition of the seminal 2003 text on outdoor play in early years provision taps into the major issues around nutrition, exercise and mental wellbeing in this field. Focusing on the importance of outdoor play from birth to age five, Exercising Muscles and Minds, Second Edition aids practitioners in planning for learning outside throughout the year.

Updated to include engagement with new research and practice that has emerged since 2003, the book explores the neurological benefits of exercise and outdoor play; the debates on risk; technology and indoor play; development of Forest Schools, Beach Schools and Nature Kindergartens; and rebranding and development of early years teaching methods.

Full of case studies and ideas for activities, equipment and resources, this practical guide is full of useful guidance for working outdoors with young children - whether in largest of green areas or the smallest of back yards.

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About the Author

Marjorie Ouvry is an independent early childhood education consultant, with over 30 years experience as a teacher, college lecturer, Ofsted inspector, school governor and head teacher of two large maintained nursery schools. Her book, Exercising Muscles and Minds, is regarded across the early years sector as essential reading on outdoor play.

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Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1785922661
ISBN 13 
9781785922664
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
240