Playing Outdoors in the Early Years

Playing Outdoors in the Early Years

by RosGarrick (Author)

Synopsis

This title considers every aspect of outdoor play - from its rationale in early childhood education, to incorporating it successfully into the curriculum and assessing its wider implications for teaching and learning. A recent report has found that young children are not receiving the play-based education that they should be due to the pressure on practitioners to prepare for more formal learning in later years. In this engaging and stimulating guide, Ros Garrick considers every aspect of outdoor play - from its rationale in early childhood education, to incorporating it successfully into the curriculum and assessing its wider implications for teaching and learning. This new edition has been brought up-to-date with recent national and international research, the Every Child Matters Agenda and the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance. New case studies and examples of international practice are included, as well as a fully updated list of useful organizations and agencies.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 144
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 19 Oct 2009

ISBN 10: 1847065473
ISBN 13: 9781847065476

Media Reviews
'A wonderful introduction to the possibilities, potential and pleasures of playing outdoors for children in the Foundation Stage. This book is enjoyable and accessible, leading the reader to engage with a range of current research as well as with reflective activities to promote high quality individual professional practice.'
Anna Cox, Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for PGCE Early Years Education, University of Northampton, UK
Author Bio
Dr Ros Garrick is Principal Lecturer Children's Workforce at Sheffield Hallam University.