Outdoor provision in the early years : [electronic book] /
Contributor(s): White, Jan [editor]
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Publisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2011Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 121 pages) : illustrations.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: computer | computer Carrier type: online resource | online resourceISBN: 9781446209578; 9781446209578:; 1446209571; 9781446289099; 1446289095.Subject(s): Outdoor education | Play environments | Outdoor recreation for children | Play | Education, Preschool | Early childhood educationOnline resources: Access ebook here Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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ATU Sligo Yeats Library Electronic Resource | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 114-118) and index.
The role of play : play outdoors as the medium and mechanism for well-being, learning and development / Felicity Thomas, Stephanie Harding -- Following children's interests : child-led experiences that are meaningful and worthwhile / Liz Magraw -- Adults are essential : the roles of adults outdoors / Tim Waller -- Capturing the difference : the special nature of the outdoors / Jan White -- A responsive environment : creating a dynamic, versatile and flexible environment / Ros Garrick -- Offering rich experiences : contexts for play, exploration and talk / Claire Warden -- As long as they need : the vital role of time / Di Chilvers -- Achieving the balance : challenge, risk and safety / Helen Tovey -- Outdoor play for everyone : meeting the needs of individuals / Theresa Casey -- Taking an active part : everyday participation and effective consultation / Miranda Murray.
How can you create opportunities for learning and playing outdoors? This title offers a range of chapters on key topics, including: why outdoor play is important for young children, how to make sure your children play outdoors as much as indoors, challenge, risk and safety outdoors and much more.